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Desiree's Homestyle Gumbo

Name: Desiree's Homestyle Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup flour; 1 onion, chopped; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 lb shrimp, peeled; 1 tsp Cajun seasoning; Salt and pepper to taste

Desiree's return to Mallard and her reconnection with her roots is symbolized by this traditional Southern dish, reflecting her journey back to her origins and heritage.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup flour
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 lb shrimp, peeled
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Whisk in flour to form a roux; cook until brown.
3

Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; sauté until soft.

Stir in chicken broth, bring to a boil, and reduce heat.

Add shrimp and Cajun seasoning; simmer until shrimp are pink.

Season with salt and pepper, then serve over rice.