Big Easy" Gumbo

Big Easy
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Big Easy" Gumbo a try. One serving contains 371 calories, 30g of protein, and 22g of fat. This recipe serves 10. This recipe is typical of Creole cuisine. Head to the store and pick up onion, shrimp, chicken broth, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the flour you could follow this main course with the Apple Tart with Caramel Sauce as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 48 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.

Instructions

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Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; gradually whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 to 7 minutes or until flour is chocolate colored. (Do not burn mixture.)
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All Purpose FlourAll Purpose Flour
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Reduce heat to medium. Stir in onion and next 4 ingredients, and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes. Gradually stir in chicken broth; add chicken and next 2 ingredients. Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.
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OnionOnion
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Add shrimp, and cook 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.
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Note: We tested with Zatarain's Creole Seasoning and Savoie's Andouille Sausage.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In48 m.
Servings10
Health Score11
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