Chicken Sausage And Shrimp Gumbo
I know, another gumbo recipe....this one is from 'plantation celebrations', the cookbook i received from the best swap partner ever, luby, in the latest swap. The addition of the shrimp was my idea. I really liked this recipe because there weren't a lot of spicy spices in it...i like the spiciness but my husband does not. It was easy enough for me to add tabasco to my own portion while at the table. I used smoked turkey sausage in this.
Steps
Removeas much fat from the chicken as possible.
Cut smoked sausage or andouille into half inch slices and set aside.
In a two gallon stock pot , heat oil over medium heat.
Sprinkle in flour and whisk constantly until a golden brown roux is achieved.
Do not scorch.
If black specks appear , discard it and start again.
Add onions , celery , bell pepper and garlic.
Saute 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are wilted.
Add chicken and sausage , blending well into vegetable mixture.
Saute approximately fifteen minutes.
Add chicken stock , one ladle at a time , stirring constantly until all is incorporated.
Bring to a rolling boil , reduce to simmer and cook approximately one hour , stirring occasionally and skimming any fat or oil that rises to the top of the pot.
Add mushrooms , green onions , bay leaf , thyme and basil.
Season to taste with salt , pepper and tabasco.
Cook an additional one to two hours if necessary , until chicken is tender and falling apart.
Add parsley and s.
Ingredients
chicken, smoked sausage, oil, flour, onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, chicken stock, button mushrooms, green onions, bay leaf, thyme, basil, salt, cracked pepper, tabasco sauce, fresh parsley, cooked shrimp, cooked white rice