Creole-Style Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo recipe
This Creole-Style Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo recipe brings the vibrant flavors of Louisiana right into your kitchen. A slow cooker dish, it's perfect for a hearty, comforting meal that's full of bold spices, tender shrimp, smoky sausage, and the rich taste of okra and tomatoes. It’s a classic Southern dish that’s simple to prepare yet delivers a depth of flavor that’s sure to satisfy.
Yield: 4
Materials
- - 2 cans 14 oz each stewed tomatoes
- - 1/4 pound 120 g reduced-fat smoked sausage, sliced
- - 1 red bell pepper chopped
- - 1 clove garlic peeled and minced
- - 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- - 1/2 pound 240 g fresh sliced okra
- - 3/4 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- - Salt to taste
- - 3 cups 750 ml cooked rice, warm
Instructions
- **Prepare the Slow Cooker**: In a 6-quart slow cooker, combine the stewed tomatoes, sausage, bell pepper, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Mix well.
- **Slow Cook**: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- **Add Vegetables**: In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the sliced okra. This ensures it becomes tender but not overcooked.
- **Cook the Shrimp**: In the final 10 minutes, add the peeled and deveined shrimp. Cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- **Season and Serve**: Turn off the slow cooker and taste the gumbo. Adjust the seasoning with salt if needed. Serve the gumbo over warm cooked rice, and enjoy the rich, spicy flavors.