Hamdi Saidani Bobby Flay Gumbo is a hearty dish made with andouille sausage, chicken, okra, and a flavorful Creole seasoning. This recipe takes approximately 80 minutes to prepare and serves 6.
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🧡Why You’ll Love This Gumbo Recipe:
- Authentic Flavors: Bobby Flay’s recipe captures the rich, deep flavors of traditional Louisiana gumbo.
- Balanced Spice: It strikes the perfect balance of spices, adding warmth without overwhelming heat.
- Variety of Meats: Includes a mix of sausage, chicken, and sometimes seafood, offering a hearty blend of proteins.
❓ What Is Bobby Flay Gumbo Recipe?
Bobby Flay Gumbo is a rich stew featuring andouille sausage, chicken, okra, and a blend of Creole spices, simmered to perfection.
🧅 Bobby Flay Gumbo Ingredients
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced into coins
- 2/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large bell peppers, cored and diced
- 2 large celery stalks, diced
- 1 small white onion, peeled and diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 (14-ounce) can of fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup fresh or frozen chopped okra
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 pound peeled and deveined raw large shrimp (optional)
- fine sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- white or brown rice, for serving
- toppings: thinly sliced green onions and/or chopped fresh parsley
🍲 How To Make Bobby Flay Gumbo
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Brown the sliced sausage for 1-2 minutes per side, then set aside.
- Add oil to the pot and whisk in flour until browned about 20-30 minutes.
- Stir in bell peppers, celery, and onion until softened, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Gradually add chicken stock, stirring until thickened.
- Stir in tomatoes, cooked chicken, okra, Creole seasoning, thyme, cayenne, and bay leaves.
- Simmer gently for 5-10 minutes.
- Add shrimp and cook until opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves, and season with salt, pepper, and additional spices to taste. Serve with rice and toppings.
💭 Recipe Tips:
- Vegetable Saute: Cook the bell peppers, celery, and onion until softened and caramelized for a robust flavor.
- Seasoning Balance: Gradually add spices like Creole seasoning, thyme, cayenne, and bay leaves to ensure a well-balanced taste without overpowering.
- Okra Tip: Slice fresh okra thinly to thicken the gumbo naturally, or use frozen okra directly.
🥗 What To Serve With Gumbo?
You can serve gumbo with Pumpkin Bread Pudding,Irish Soda Bread, Corn Potato Salad,Caesar Salad, Carbonara,Zucchini Pasta, Crunchy Rice, Sweet Potato Gratin,Cauliflower Gratin, and Mac And Cheese.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers Gumbo?
- In the fridge: Store leftovers gumbo in an airtight container for 3 days.
- In the freezer: Store leftovers gumbo in a freezer-safe container for 3 months.
🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Gumbo?
- In the oven: Reheat leftovers gumbo covered for 10 minutes leftovers at 350°F.
- In the microwave: Microwave leftovers gumbo on medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring halfway.
- On the stove: Reheat leftovers gumbo over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through for 4 minutes.
- In the air-fryer: Reheat leftovers gumbo for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway at 350°F.
FAQ’S:
How Do You Prevent The Roux From Burning?
To prevent the roux from burning, stir it constantly over medium heat. Adjust the heat if necessary to maintain a steady browning process without scorching.
What Should I Do If My Gumbo Is Too Salty?
If your gumbo becomes too salty, you can balance it out by adding a small amount of sugar or a squeeze of lemon juice to counteract the saltiness.
How Can I Make Gumbo Thicker?
To make your gumbo thicker, you can simmer it uncovered for a longer period to allow some of the liquid to evaporate and the flavors to concentrate.
What Should I Do If My Roux Becomes Lumpy?
If your roux becomes lumpy, you can strain it through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the lumps before continuing with the recipe.
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Bobby Flay Gumbo Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 442
- Total Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.4g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 6.6g
- Cholesterol: 67mg
- Sodium: 771mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 47g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
- Sugars: 1.8g
- Protein: 23g
- Calcium: 42mg
- Iron: 1.6mg
- Potassium: 504.6mg
- Caffeine: 0mg
Bobby Flay Gumbo
Description
Bobby Flay Gumbo is a hearty dish made with andouille sausage, chicken, okra, and a flavorful Creole seasoning. This recipe takes approximately 80 minutes to prepare and serves 6.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Brown the sliced sausage for 1-2 minutes per side, then set aside.
- Brown the sliced sausage for 1-2 minutes per side, then set aside.
- Stir in bell peppers, celery, and onion until softened, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Gradually add chicken stock, stirring until thickened.
- Stir in tomatoes, cooked chicken, okra, Creole seasoning, thyme, cayenne, and bay leaves.
- Simmer gently for 5-10 minutes.
- Add shrimp and cook until opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves, and season with salt, pepper, and additional spices to taste. Serve with rice and toppings.
Notes
- Vegetable Saute: Cook the bell peppers, celery, and onion until softened and caramelized for a robust flavor.
Seasoning Balance: Gradually add spices like Creole seasoning, thyme, cayenne, and bay leaves to ensure a well-balanced taste without overpowering.
Okra Tip: Slice fresh okra thinly to thicken the gumbo naturally, or use frozen okra directly.