INGREDIENTS
2 TBSP. unsalted butter
2 TBSP. vegetable oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 small yellow onion
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
12 oz. andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 TBSP. cajun seasoning (without salt)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 15-oz. can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 32-oz. box chicken broth
1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 green onions, chopped
Cooked white rice, for serving
DIRECTIONS
In a large, deep skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter, then add oil and flour.
Cook, stirring constantly, until dark caramel colored, about 10 minutes.
Add onions, peppers and celery.
Stir until softened, about 5 minutes more.
Stir in garlic and sausage.
Season with Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper.
Stir in bay leaf, diced tomatoes and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.
In the last 10 minutes of cooking, add shrimp.
Once shrimp is pink and cooked through, taste and adjust seasonings.
Stir in green onions, reserving some for garnish.
Serve spooned on top of white rice.
