Shrimp Gumbo with Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage

Enjoy a flavorful dish of jalapeno sausage and shrimp gumbo with bell peppers, served in a rich broth and poured over a bed of rice for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 small onion
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 13 oz. package Jalapeno & White Cheddar Sausage, sliced into 1/2" pieces
• 1 tbsp. old bay seasoning
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (15-oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 1 qt low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 lb. 16-20 peeled and deveined shrimp
• 3 scallions, sliced
• 4 cups cooked white rice, for serving

Steps

1. Melt butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-low heat, then add flour and whisk thoroughly. Cook, whisking continually, until it turns a dark caramel color, about 10 minutes.
2. Add peppers, onions, and celery, and stir about 5 more minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and sausage, and Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir in bay leaf, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.
3. Add shrimp and cook for 10 more minutes until shrimp are cooked through. Add in half the scallions and stir. Garnish with remaining scallions.
4. Serve in a bowl topped with a scoop of white rice.