Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

How to Make Gumbo into a Party

More than the sum of its parts. Rich and hearty, spiced right, the Shrimp Gumbo recipe, (technically the Shrimp, Chicken and Sausage Gumbo recipe,) is a people-pleasing combo of flavors. Perfect for the big game, New Orleans Night, or winter party crowds.

Shrimp Gumbo

How to make gumbo for a crowd? Easily. This is a very easy recipe that can be prepared well ahead of the party. You can't mess it up because the amounts don't need to be exact.

1 1/2 pounds chicken meat, (@4 cups) cut into bite-size cubes
1 pound sausages, sliced, or ham, cubed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste
1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
4 cups flavorful chicken broth*
5 cups cut fresh okra (or 20-ounce bag frozen)
1 cup sliced green onions or scallions
2 tomatoes, chunky chopped
2 cups sliced celery
2 whole bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Cooked rice

In a large pot, sauté the chicken and sausage or ham in olive oil along with the garlic and red pepper.

Add the remaining ingredients and heat. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Serve in bowls over rice. Makes 8-12 servings.

Important Preparation Notes:

• If your chicken broth is not very flavorful, try adding a little chicken soup base or bouillon. These can be very salty, though, so don't add salt to the gumbo until after this step.

• The teaspoon of crushed red pepper gives the Gumbo a nice little tingle on your tongue but is not overpoweringly hot. Add more to taste, but remember that the heat of it builds with every bite. Be good to your friends.

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