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Shrimp And Sausage Gumbo With Okra America's Test Kitchen

A louisiana classic.

Steps

Bring reserved shrimp shells and 4 1 / 2 cups wter to boil in stockpot or large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to medium-low.
Simmer 20 minutes.
Strain stock and add clam juice and ice water.
Discard shells.
Set stock mixture aside.
Heat oil in dutch oven or large , heavy-bottomed sauce-pan over medium-high heat until it registers 200 degrees on an instant-read thermometer , 1 1 / 2 to 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium and stir in flour gradually with wooden spatula or spoon , working out any small lumps.
Continue stirring constantly , reaching into corners of pan , until mixture has a toasty aroma and is deep reddish brown , about the color of an old copper penny or between the colors of milk chocolate and dark chocolate , about 20 minutes.
Add onion , bell pepper , clelery , okra , garlic , thyme , salt , and cayenne.
Cook , stirring frequently , until vegetables soften , 8 to 10 minutes add 1 quart reserved stock mixture in slow , steady stream , stirring vig.

Ingredients

clam juice, ice water, vegetable oil, all-purpose flour, onions, red bell peppers, frozen okra, garlic cloves, dried thyme, table salt, cayenne pepper, bay leaves, smoked sausage, fresh parsley leaves, scallions, ground black pepper