Recipe Roundup
8 Great Bowls of Gumbo
Photo by Romulo Yanes1/8Duck and Shrimp Gumbo
Duck takes the place of sausage in this upgraded version of the classic.
Photo by Jennifer May2/8Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
A splash of Worcestershire sauce adds an extra punch of savory flavor to this gumbo.
Photo by Cedric Angeles3/8Chicken-Andouille Gumbo
Making the stock yourself ensures the most flavorful gumbo possible. And don't forget to serve it over rice!
Photo by Mark Thomas4/8This green version of gumbo is packed with collards, mustard greens, and spinach.
Photo by Quentin Bacon5/8Shrimp, Chicken, and Andouille Gumbo
The gumbo base can be made 2 days ahead—before serving, just bring it to a simmer, add the shrimp, and cook for 5 minutes.
Lara Ferroni6/8Chicken, Andouille, and Oyster Gumbo
Freshly shucked oysters add a salty, briny kick to this twist on classic gumbo.
Photo by Lara Ferroni7/8Turkey Gumbo
If you don't have cooked turkey meat on hand, rotisserie chicken is a great substitute.
CIA/Keith Ferris8/8Shrimp and Andouille Gumbo
The key to a dark broth is cooking the roux low and slow for about 30 minutes, until it's rich in color.
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