---
title: Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/shrimp-and-sausage-gumbo-58a6370051d3f13c742d63a3
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Shellfish
tags:
  - Child Friendly
  - Eat First
  - Gluten Free
  - Contains shellfish
  - Spicy
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 1400
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights: []
nutrition:
  calories: 500
  protein: 26
  fat: 9
  saturated fat: 2.5
  carbohydrates: 70
  sugar: 7
  fiber: 3
  cholesterol: 125
  sodium: 700
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Seafood%20Recipes/Shrimp/shrimp-and-sausage-gumbo.avif"
---

![Step 1](step-1.jpg)
Wash and dry all produce. Bring 2 cups water and a pinch of @salt{} to a boil in a #medium pot{}. Halve, peel, and dice @yellow onion{1%unit}. Core, seed, and remove white ribs from @red bell pepper{1%unit} and @green bell pepper{1%unit}, then chop into small squares. Roughly chop @parsley{¼%ounce}. Rinse @shrimp stir-fry{10%ounce} and pat dry with a paper towel.

![Step 2](step-2.jpg)
Once water is boiling, add @basmati rice{1.5%cup} to pot. Cover, lower heat, and reduce to a simmer. Cook until tender, ~{15-20%minutes}. Remove from heat and keep covered until rest of meal is ready.

![Step 3](step-3.jpg)
Heat a large drizzle of @olive oil{2%tsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and onion and cook, tossing, until softened, ~{4-5%minutes}. Season with salt and @pepper{}.

![Step 4](step-4.jpg)
Meanwhile, thinly slice @andouille sausage{6%ounce} into rounds. Once onion and peppers are softened, add sausage to pan. Toss until warmed through, ~{3-4%minutes}. Add 2 tsp @Cajun spice blend{1%tbsp} (we sent more). Toss to combine.

![Step 5](step-5.jpg)
Add @crushed tomatoes{1%box} and 3/4 cup water to pan. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to pan and simmer until completely opaque and cooked through, ~{5-6%minutes}. Season with salt, pepper, and more Cajun spice blend (to taste).

![Step 6](step-6.jpg)
Divide rice between plates and top with shrimp and sausage mixture. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.