Description
This Instant Pot Gumbo recipe is a quick and flavorful way to enjoy a classic Cajun dish. Packed with andouille sausage, chicken, shrimp, and a mix of veggies and spices, this hearty gumbo is perfect served over fluffy white rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seafood:
- 1/2 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Roux and Vegetables:
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Broth and Seasonings:
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Roux: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add vegetable oil and flour; whisk continuously until golden brown, about 8–10 minutes.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add bell pepper, celery, onion, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add Meat and Seasonings: Stir in sausage, chicken, tomatoes, broth, Cajun seasoning, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Cook: Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes. Allow natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
- Final Touches: Switch to sauté mode, add shrimp, cook until pink, about 3–4 minutes. Remove bay leaf, stir in parsley, and serve over rice.
Notes
- You can substitute okra for shrimp or add it with the other vegetables.
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups gumbo with 1/2 cup rice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
