What Makes This Recipe So Good
It’s more than just soup – it’s loaded with flavor and personality, just like New Orleans. It goes wonderfully with white rice or riced cauliflower, or you can skip the starch and enjoy it all on its own. You can easily double (or triple!) the recipe to feed a large group, which makes it perfect for family dinners and social gatherings.
Key Ingredients
Shrimp – Look, there’s a reason Bubba Gump loves shrimp so much, and it’s because shrimp is basically amazing. Besides being incredibly versatile, it’s low in calories, rich in nutrients, and completely carb-free.Andouille Sausage – A staple in Louisiana cuisine, this Creole classic is generally made from pork, garlic, peppers, onions, and wine, then double smoked for extra flavor. YUM!Cajun Seasoning – Store-bought works great, or you can make your own by combining paprika, dried oregano, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, kosher salt, and pepper.Filé Powder – With an earthy taste similar to root beer, this savory seasoning adds to the authentic New Orleans flavor of this shrimp gumbo and gives the consistency a little thickness. I love Tony Chachere’s brand gumbo filé!
Chef’s Tips
Be careful! Make sure you whisk your roux constantly and watch your heat, otherwise it will burn! Looking for a freezer meal? Reheated shrimp doesn’t have the greatest texture, so we recommend making up a batch of gumbo without the shrimp and freezing it, then cooking the shrimp fresh when you’re ready to eat. Unless you live near the coast and can buy live shrimp fresh off the boat, you’re better off buying frozen. Just defrost your shrimp in the fridge the night before! If you buy your shrimp with the shells on, don’t throw away the shells after you peel them! They’re full of flavor and can be used to make bisque or stock. Keep them in a baggie in your freezer until you’re ready to use them.
More New Orleans Inspired Dishes
Healthy Authentic Seafood Gumbo (Gluten Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low Carb) Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup Shrimp Etoufee Bourbon Chicken Quick & Easy Blackened Shrimp Cajun Shrimp Bisque Shrimp and Grits New Orleans BBQ Shrimp Po-Boy Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup BBQ Shrimp (New Orleans Style) Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice Cajun BBQ Shrimp Poboy Healthy Jambalaya with Sausage & Shrimp (Whole30, Low Carb, Paleo)
