Traditional Authentic Shrimp Gumbo recipe
SHRIMP GUMBO Complete Cajun Recipe for Shrimp Gumbo (Serves ~8) Ingredients The “Holy Trinity” + Aromatics 1 cup chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped bell pepper (green or mixed) 4–6 cloves garlic , minced 2 bay leaves Roux (the flavor base) 1 cup vegetable oil (canola, soybean oil) 1 cup all-purpose flour Gumbo Pot Add-ins 1 1/2 lb Big Easy andouille sausage , sliced (about 12–16 oz preferred; adjust to taste) 8–10 cups chicken stock (or seafood/chicken stock) 2 tbsp tomato paste (optional but common for depth) 2–3 tbsp Cajun seasoning (or to taste) 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional) 1/2 to 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh if you have it) 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional; adjust for heat) Salt and black pepper to taste 2–3 tbsp filé powder (ground sassafras)— added at the end (optional but classic) 1 tbsp h...