Jul 14 2026
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Gumbo Recipe

Inspired by Crawdad Hole
Time1h 30m
Serves6

A hearty stew with a variety of meats and spices.

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Ingredients

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Meats

Vegetables

Liquids & Seasoning

Other

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Meats

    In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the Andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Chicken

    In the same pot, add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Vegetables

    In the same pot, add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Return the cooked sausage and chicken to the pot. Add the sliced okra, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 5

    Simmer

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 6

    Add Shrimp

    Stir in the shrimp and continue to simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve the Gumbo

    Remove bay leaves. Serve the gumbo over cooked white rice, garnished with chopped parsley and sliced green onions.

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