Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo
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Serves 6

Thick rounds of andouille, a Cajun smoked sausage, are essential to this gumbo. When choosing just the right hot sauce for this spicy dish, look for a cayenne pepper-based option.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1/4 cup canola oil
    • 1/4 cup flour
    • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
    • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
    • 1/2 cup chopped celery
    • 1 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
    • 2 cups sliced okra
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their liquid
    • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
    • 3/4 pound cooked andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
    • 12 shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • Cooked white or brown rice
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    Method: 

    Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and brown on both sides, about 5 minutes total. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon, letting any oil drain back into the skillet, and place in a crock pot. Scrape up any browned bits in the skillet and add them to the crock pot. Set aside.

    Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil to the skillet and heat until hot. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully add onions, peppers, and celery and cook until the vegetables start to wilt, about 2 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups of the broth and stir until smooth and incorporated. Pour mixture into the crock pot, add okra, bay leaf, tomatoes and hot sauce; cover and turn crock pot to low. Cook for 7 to 8 hours, adding remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth, if necessary. 30 minutes before serving, add sausage and turn crock pot to high. 5 minutes before serving, add shrimp. Ladle gumbo into bowls and serve with rice.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:480 calories (170 from fat), 19g total fat, 3.5g saturated fat, 125mg cholesterol, 1120mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 8g sugar), 28g protein
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