Chicken Sausage Shrimp And Scallops Gumbo

Chicken Sausage, Shrimp, and Scallops Gumbo is a delicious and hearty Louisiana-inspired dish that combines a flavorful broth with a variety of proteins and vegetables. This recipe features the classic trio of chicken sausage, shrimp, and scallops, along with aromatic vegetables and Cajun spices. Here's a recipe to make Chicken Sausage, Shrimp, and Scallops Gumbo:

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 pound scallops
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your desired level of spiciness)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Cooked white rice, for serving
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the flour and stir constantly to make a roux. Cook the roux, stirring frequently, until it turns a dark brown color, similar to the color of chocolate, which should take about 10-15 minutes. Be careful not to burn the roux.
2. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables become tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the sliced chicken sausage to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the sausage to brown slightly.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, dried thyme, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
5. Add the shrimp and scallops to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and opaque.
6. Taste the gumbo and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt, black pepper, or cayenne pepper according to your preference.
7. Remove the bay leaves from the pot before serving.
8. Serve the Chicken Sausage, Shrimp, and Scallops Gumbo over cooked white rice.
9. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Enjoy the Chicken Sausage, Shrimp, and Scallops Gumbo as a main course, accompanied by crusty bread or cornbread. This flavorful and comforting dish is perfect for those who enjoy Cajun and Creole flavors.