Shrimp Gumbo | TasteToronto

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced green bell peppers
• 1 cup diced yellow onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup dried shrimp (optional)
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 cup clam juice
• 4 cups low sodium shrimp or chicken stock
• 1 pound andouille sausage, cut into rounds 1 centimetre thick
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 pound shrimp, shell and head on (size 20-30 preferred)
• 1/2 pound fresh or frozen okra, cut into rounds 1 centimetre thick
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Cooked white rice, for serving
• Lemon wedges, for serving