Our Best Louisiana-Style Gumbo Recipes

Updated: February 24, 2017
A classic Louisiana dish, gumbo is a full-bodied, hearty stew made with meat or shellfish and packed with the Cajun trinity of veggies: onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Serve it with a crusty baguette for mopping up every last delicious drop.
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Shrimp and Chicken Gumbo

Photo: Christopher Testani; Styling: Alistair Turnbull
Shrimp and Chicken Gumbo Recipe
This 5-star gumbo recipe is hearty, full of flavor, and begging to be served for your dinner tonight.
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Turkey and Andouille Sausage Gumbo

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
Turkey and Andouille Sausage Gumbo Recipe
This gumbo is a great use for leftover roasted turkey, though cooked chicken will also work.

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Best Ever Seafood Gumbo

Photo: Cedric Angeles; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
Best Ever Seafood Gumbo Recipe
The genius of this menu is that most of the work can be done ahead of time.
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New Orleans Gumbo

Photo: Oxmoor House
New Orleans Gumbo Recipe
The key to an outstanding Cajun gumbo is a deep, dark roux. To get it just right, use a flat-bottomed wooden spoon to get into all the corners of the pot, and be attentive.

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Chicken and Sausage Stew

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl
Chicken and Sausage Stew Recipe
The cooked flour and oil mixture, known as roux, thickens this gumbo-inspired stew. Marinara sauce adds body, enriches the color and taste, and provides slightly tangy notes for a more rounded flavor.

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Shrimp-and-Sausage Gumbo

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck
Shrimp-and-Sausage Gumbo Recipe
Serve this slow-cooker version of a Louisiana classic for dinner. Just don't be surprised if your family comes back for seconds.
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Smoky Shrimp and Chicken Gumbo

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann
Smoky Shrimp and Chicken Gumbo Recipe
Pro tip: Freeze leftover stock up to three months, and use for chowder or risotto.

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Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe
This quick-cooking gumbo comes together in just 30 minutes.

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Louisiana-Style Chicken Soup

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Ginny Branch 
Louisiana-Style Chicken Soup Recipe
OK, so technically we can't call this a gumbo because there is no roux. But it certainly tastes like a gumbo, right down to the Cajun trinity of onion, celery, and green bell pepper.
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Shrimp-and-Crab Gumbo Over Grits

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Jan Gautro
Shrimp-and-Crab Gumbo Over Grits Recipe
Feel free to serve this stew over white rice, if you prefer. Cold beer with lime is the ideal pairing.

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Chicken-Sausage Gumbo

Chicken-Sausage Gumbo Recipe
One user raves, "I've made this so many times, and it always comes out FANTASTIC."

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Chicken Gumbo

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Chicken Gumbo Recipe
You're 35 minutes away from a simplified chicken gumbo that's perfect for serving up on busy weeknights.
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Shrimp and Crab Gumbo

Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro
Shrimp and Crab Gumbo Recipe
Traditionally, gumbo begins with a roux of butter and flour. Toasting the flour in a dry pan on the stove provides a flavorful, low-fat substitute for a roux in this Creole specialty.

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Chicken-and-Sausage Gumbo

Chicken-and-Sausage Gumbo Recipe
A symbol of Creole cooking, gumbo is ubiquitous in homes and restaurants across Louisiana. Andouille sausage and file powder make this chicken-and-sausage gumbo a classic and, as in any good gumbo, a deep, rich roux thickens the stew.

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Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo Recipe
This authentic little recipe uses the king of all sausages, spicy andouille sausage, with shrimp and traditional gumbo fixings. Simmering the shrimp shells in the broth adds distinct flavor, but you can skip this step and start with peeled shrimp.
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Sausage and Chicken Gumbo

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke
Sausage and Chicken Gumbo Recipe
Sausage and Chicken Gumbo is a hearty and filling meal that's great for weeknights. The frozen vegetables speed along the cooking process and you can add additional spices to flavor the meal to your taste.

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"Big Easy" Gumbo

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell
"Big Easy" Gumbo Recipe
Adding flour to hot oil creates a fast and flavorful roux. Serve this party favorite with scoops of Hoppin' John and a fresh green salad tossed with your favorite vinaigrette.
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