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Duck and Shrimp Gumbo in a dark bowl, served with white rice, shrimp, and vegetables.

Duck and Shrimp Gumbo

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine cajun
Servings 10
Calories 184 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 sticks celery chopped
  • 1 red pepper deseeded and chopped
  • 1 green pepper deseeded and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 lb. duck breast cut into chunks, fat removed
  • 1 (14 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
  • 1 lb. shrimp
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 green onions finely sliced

Instructions
 

  • Add the butter to a large, heavy-based pot over MEDIUM heat. Once the butter has melted, sprinkle in the flour. Stir slowly and constantly until it forms a smooth, caramel-colored roux, about 10-15 minutes.
    Melting butter in a white pot for the duck and shrimp gumbo roux.
  • Add the diced onion, celery, peppers and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes.
    Sautéing diced onion, celery, red and green bell peppers, and garlic for Duck and Shrimp Gumbo.
  • Add the duck, crushed tomato, chicken stock, bay leaves, Creole seasoning, and salt and pepper to the pot. Stir. Cover the pot and bring the mix to a boil. Turn down the heat and let simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Simmering duck, crushed tomatoes, and vegetables for Duck and Shrimp Gumbo.
  • If the gumbo hasn’t thickened, remove the lid and continue to let simmer. Add the shrimp and cook for 5 minutes, until the shrimp has turned an opaque white.
    Cooking shrimp in a white enamel pot of Duck and Shrimp Gumbo.
  • Remove the bay leaves. Sprinkle the green onions over and serve. Enjoy!
    Duck and shrimp gumbo simmering in a white Dutch oven with bay leaves and a wooden spoon.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 246mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Duck and Shrimp Gumbo
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