How to make it

  • PROCEDURE For Roux
  • Add one stick of butter in large pot.
  • Melt butter completely.
  • Gradually stir in flour.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Cook for 5 minutes. Stir continually until mixture turns light brown.
  • For Stock
  • Coat a large pot with olive oil.
  • Add shrimp shells. Stir.
  • Chop an onion, carrots, celery, and scallions. Add to pot then stir.
  • Chop garlic bulb in half. Add to pot.
  • Add peppercorns, bay leaves, salt, pepper and olive oil. Mix together well.
  • Pour in two cups white wine.
  • Remove pot from flame.
  • Add 4 cups water (or enough to fill the pot).
  • Return pot to flame. Bring to a full boil.
  • Stir. Lower heat to simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Take another large pot with a colander and strain the stock into the new pot, leaving only the liquid.
  • Discard strained items (i.e. shells, vegetables, etc.)
  • For Gumbo
  • Coat skillet with olive oil.
  • Add sausages. Sear for 2-3 minutes for color.
  • Remove sausages. Set aside.
  • Pour stock into rue. Mix. Cool for a few minutes.
  • Add sausages and gumbo.

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