Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo

I debated on blogging on this because I don't feel like I perfected this. I kind of just through it together with the ingredients I had in my house. However, because I thought it did turn out pretty good I'll share what I did and when I perfect it I'll blog on it again. I definitely think anyone would enjoy the recipe I am going to share I am just picky at what I like and don't like.

I first peeled all my shrimp and cooked them and the sausage. I cooked the sausage for about 10 minutes before adding the shrimp. If you prefer to buy pre cooked shrimp and sausage that will save you some leg work.

I added it to a large pot then topped it with two cans of chicken broth, 1 can of rotel, a can of diced tomatoes, a can of corn (leave the juices in all the cans for added flavor), a diced onion and because I had no red or bell peppers which I would have preferred I added about 15 pickled jalapeno peppers. I'd recommend a bell pepper if you are following this recipe over the jalapenos.


I then added 1 tablespoon of cumin, 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon of cajun seasoning, and 1 tablespoon of bay leaves. Stir well.

I didn't have instant rice so I pre cooked 2 cups of brown rice. If you have the 10 minute rice or boil in the bag rice it cooks much faster so you can add it to your pot just as it is. If its the rice that takes 45 minutes to cook pre cook it before adding it in.

I added my rice and stirred well and let it sit on the stove on a simmer for about two hours. It really turned out quite delicious. I served it with some shredded cheese and crackers.

Ingredients:
1 lb sausage
1 lb of shrimp
1 tablespoon of cumin
1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon of cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon of bay leaves
2 cans of chicken broth
1 can of corn
1 onion
1 can of rotel
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cups of rice
bell pepper/jalapeno peppers (whichever you prefer)

You can add extra seasonings if you like your spicier.