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Slow Cooker Shrimp Gumbo: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic Recipe

Get Ready for a Taste of New Orleans

Imagine a warm, comforting bowl of gumbo, packed with succulent shrimp, flavorful andouille sausage, and a rich, velvety roux. With this slow cooker recipe, you can enjoy the authentic taste of New Orleans without spending hours in the kitchen.

The Magic of Slow Cooking

This recipe takes advantage of the slow cooker’s ability to simmer ingredients to perfection, allowing you to focus on other tasks while the magic happens. Simply brown the flour in the oven, cook the sausage, and combine everything in the slow cooker. Let the flavors meld together for five hours, then add the shrimp and cook for an additional 30 minutes.

A Symphony of Flavors

This gumbo recipe boasts a harmonious blend of ingredients, including:

• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced into thin strips
• 1 can of diced tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning or homemade Cajun spice mix
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 bunch green onions, trimmed and sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Easy to Prepare, Easy to Enjoy

To make this recipe, simply:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and arrange a rack in the middle.
2. Sprinkle the flour in a dry, 9-inch cast-iron skillet and bake until golden brown, stirring once, about 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Cook the sausage in a large pot over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
4. Combine the cooked sausage, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, bay leaves, Creole seasoning, and thyme in the slow cooker.
5. Whisk the broth into the browned flour until smooth, then add it to the slow cooker.
6. Cover and cook on high for 5 hours, then stir in the shrimp, half the green onions, and parsley.
7. Cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through and the flavors are melded.

Serve and Savor

Discard the bay leaves, ladle the gumbo into warmed bowls, and sprinkle with the remaining green onions. Serve with a side of rice pilaf and enjoy the fruits of your labor!