Chorizo And Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lbs chorizo sausage, removed from casings and diced
2-3 tsp canola oil
1/4 cup flour
3 ribs tender celery stalks with leaves, chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp louisiana hot sauce
1 pint chicken or shrimp stock
1 cup sliced okra
1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
2 tsp thyme , 1 reserved
1 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tsp cajun seasoning
a pinch of cayenne pepper
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
finely sliced scallions, for garnish
file powder , for passing

Directions:

Add the oil to a dutch oven or stockpot and heat over medium-high heat.
When the oil is hot, add the sausage and brown for 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate.
Make a light brown roux by whisking flour into the oil and pan drippings, adding more oil by the tablespoonful as needed.
When the roux is the color of caramel, add the celery, bell pepper, onion, bay leaves, and hot sauce to the pot. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Mix well and saute the vegetables until they are soft.
When the veggies are tender, slowly stir the stock into the pot. Bring the stock to a boil.
Add the tomatoes and okra, the thyme and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
Season the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning.
During the final 5-6 minutes of cooking time add the shrimp to the gumbo and raise the heat to medium. Cook until the shrimp are translucent and tightly curled.
Serve the gumbo over hot buttered white rice, garnished with thyme and scallions.
Pass file powder at the for sprinkling.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	663.98 Kcal (2780 kJ)
Calories from fat	352.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.17g	60%
Cholesterol	118mg	39%
Sodium	1025.87mg	43%
Potassium	1205.03mg	26%
Total Carbs	43.86g	15%
Sugars	13.8g	55%
Dietary Fiber	11.33g	45%
Protein	34.39g	69%
Vitamin C	67.3mg	112%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	16.7mg	93%
Calcium	162.6mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	122.38 Kcal (512 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.22g	60%
Cholesterol	21.75mg	39%
Sodium	189.08mg	43%
Potassium	222.1mg	26%
Total Carbs	8.08g	15%
Sugars	2.54g	55%
Dietary Fiber	2.09g	45%
Protein	6.34g	69%
Vitamin C	12.4mg	112%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	25%
Iron	3.1mg	93%
Calcium	30mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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