Cajun Okra and Shrimp Gumbo

Cajun Okra and Shrimp Gumbo

Introduction

This Cajun Okra and Shrimp Gumbo is a hearty, flavorful dish that brings the bold flavors of Louisiana right to your kitchen. Combining fresh okra, succulent shrimp, smoky sausage, tender chicken, and aromatic vegetables, it’s a perfect stew for family dinners or festive gatherings. With a rich, savory broth seasoned with Cajun spices and herbs, this gumbo is comfort food at its finest—warming, satisfying, and packed with southern charm.

Ingredients

• 2 quarts fresh okra, sliced (PicSweet frozen okra works if fresh is unavailable)
• 1 pound small to medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup diced onions
• 1 cup diced celery
• ½ cup diced yellow bell peppers
• ½ cup diced roasted red peppers
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 cups diced tomatoes
• ½ cup chicken stock (or shrimp stock, if available)
• Cajun seasoning, to taste
• Onion powder, to taste
• Garlic powder, to taste
• Poultry seasoning, to taste
• Smoked sausage, sliced
• Crawfish tails, optional
• Chicken wings, optional
• Slap Ya Mama seasoning or salt and cracked black pepper, to taste

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