Sausage & Shrimp Gumbo




*Ingredients & Methods :


FIRST STEP:

Add shrimp shells and tail to 1 litre of water in a medium saucepan

When it boils, lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes with a blanket on the pan

STAGE TWO:

Remove from heat and pass, removing shells and tails

Add clam juice to shrimp stock and add 1 cup cold water, side down

Add vegetable oil to pan and heat over medium heat while adding flour

STAGE THREE:

With a wooden spoon, add the flour to the oil and continue stirring until it becomes darker.

Start adding onion, pepper, celery, okra, garlic, thyme and cayenne, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook over medium heat, stirring often while vegetables become tender

STEP FOUR:

Divide the broth in half, slowly add the first half, stirring vigorously.

Add remaining broth and simmer

Remove any excess grease that comes to the surface

STEP 5:

Meanwhile, heat the pan over medium heat for two minutes.

At 2-minute mark, add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet

Add sliced sausage in one layer and brown on each side

STEP SIX:

Remove sausage, add ½ cup water and scrape bottom of pan

Simmer for two minutes

STEP SEVEN:

Add these juices to the simmering soup, simmer for another 30 minutes

Add sausage and simmer for 30 minutes

STEP EIGHT:

Add shrimp and cook for another 5 minutes

Remove from heat, add parsley and garnish with chopped green onions


Enjoy !