Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo

This classic Cajun dish with sliced smoked sausage, shrimp, bell peppers and okra in a rich broth is ladled into bowls over rice.

Step: 1

Cut sausage into 1/2-inch slices; set aside.

Step: 2

Combine flour and oil in a 4 quart heavy saucepan; mixing until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until roux is a dark reddish brown.

Step: 3

Stir in onion, bell peppers, celery, okra and garlic; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in Cajun seasoning.

Step: 4

Stir in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low; stir in sausage, pepper sauce, black pepper and salt to taste. Simmer, covered 15 minutes. Remove cover.

Step: 5

Bring to a boil; add shrimp and cook 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.

Step: 6

Ladle gumbo into bowls with rice.

Per Serving: 486 calories; protein 18.3g; carbohydrates 36.2g; fat 28.8g; cholesterol 98.9mg; sodium 847.8mg.

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