Creole Gumbo

By txnurselaw

Like a traditional gumbo, this one is prepared without rice. Instead, prepare Zatarain's® Long Grain Parboiled Rice to serve with the gumbo.

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® Gumbo Filé (optional)

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from zatarains.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring water, Gumbo Base and oil to boil in large saucepot on medium heat, stirring to dissolve any lumps. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Stir in shrimp and sausage; cover. Simmer additional 30 minutes.

3. Serve over rice and sprinkle with Gumbo Filé, if desired.