Creole Gumbo

Name: Creole Gumbo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 1 package Zatarain's® Gumbo Base; 2 tablespoons oil; 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch cubes; Zatarain's® Pure Ground Gumbo File

By: McCormick Kitchens

Made With:

If you're ready for a taste of Southern flavor, this New Orleans-style creole gumbo will take your taste buds straight to the Big Easy. Featuring Zatarain's® Gumbo Base, smoked sausage, fresh shrimp and Zatarain's® Pure Ground Gumbo Filé — an essential seasoning and thickener for gumbos and soups — this hearty creole gumbo is rich and delicious. For a complete meal, pair with Chipotle Corn Pudding and crispy Cajun Hush Puppies.

Recipe Info

Prep Time:

10m
Cook Time:

1h
Ingredients:

6
Servings:

8
User Rating:

Ingredients

6 cups water
1 package Zatarain's® Gumbo Base
2 tablespoons oil
2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch cubes
Zatarain's® Pure Ground Gumbo File

Nutrition Information

(per serving)

Calories 350
Carbohydrates 12 g
Cholesterol 193 mg
Fiber 1 g
Protein 26 g
Sodium 1627 mg
Total Fat 22 g

Key products

Zatarain's® Gumbo Base, 4.5 oz

$4.99

Unit price: per

Zatarain's® Pure Ground Gumbo File, 1.25 oz

$6.49

Unit price: per

Instructions

Bring water, Gumbo Base, and oil to a boil in a large saucepot on medium heat, stirring to dissolve any lumps. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in shrimp and sausage; cover. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
Serve over rice and sprinkle with Gumbo Filé, if desired.