Cajun Gumbo with Shrimp and Sausage

A quick and flavorful Cajun gumbo loaded with shrimp and sausage, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner. The roux adds richness to the dish while Cajun seasoning brings a spicy kick. Serve over rice for a complete meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can 14
• 5 oz diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooked rice, for serving
• Green onions, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

Put vegetable oil in a large pot and heat it over medium-low heat

To make a roux, add the flour and whisk it in all the time

Cook for about 10 minutes, or until it turns a dark brown color

Put in the garlic, onion, bell pepper, and celery

It will take about 5 minutes of cooking until the vegetables are soft

Add the chicken broth, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper, along with the diced tomatoes

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let it cook for 15 minutes

Put in the sausage and shrimp

Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked

If you need to, change the seasoning

Add chopped green onions on top of the hot dish served over cooked rice