Name: Emeril Lagasse Gumbo Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 large onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 3 stalks celery, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 can diced tomatoes; 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced; 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tbsp Creole seasoning; 2 bay leaves; Hot sauce, to taste; Cooked white rice, to serve; Chopped green onions, for garnish

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How To Make Emeril Lagasse Gumbo Recipe

This authentic Southern-style Gumbo is a spicy and rich stew featuring smoked sausage, chicken, and shrimp.

Preparation: 30 minutes

Cooking: 2 hours

Total: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 large onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken stock
1 can diced tomatoes
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp Creole seasoning
2 bay leaves
Hot sauce, to taste
Cooked white rice, to serve
Chopped green onions, for garnish

Instructions

Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat.
Add flour and whisk constantly for 15-20 minutes until the roux turns a dark brown color.
Add onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic, and stir to combine.
Add chicken stock, diced tomatoes, sausage, chicken, Creole seasoning, and bay leaves, and stir well.
Bring to a simmer and let cook for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Add shrimp and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until just cooked through.
Season with hot sauce to taste, and serve over white rice with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Calories : 896kcal
Total Fat : 55g
Saturated Fat : 13g
Cholesterol : 344mg
Sodium : 3676mg
Total Carbohydrates : 42g
Dietary Fiber : 5g
Sugar : 9g
Protein : 57g

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