Gumbo With Shrimp & Turkey Meatballs

Submitted by Tim_John

"The lean ground turkey meatballs are hearty, this is a traditional New Orleans gumbo."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 23
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons corn oil
• 2 lbs andouille sausages
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons celery salt
• 4 teaspoons paprika
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 4 teaspoons black pepper
• 4 teaspoons garlic powder
• 4 teaspoons onion powder
• 8 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 tomatoes, diced
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth, divided
• 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen cut okra
• 4 teaspoons louisiana hot sauce

• Meatballs

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 10 large shrimp, chopped
• 2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 4 teaspoons black pepper

directions

1. In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, toast the flour for 5 minutes, until a light brown color. Whisk in 1 cup chicken stock, and then transfer to a small bowl to cool.
2. In the same pot, sweat Andouille sausage with 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add onions, peppers, celery, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt and sweat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add spices, stir to combine. Add tomato, okra, and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
3. While the gumbo is simmering, prepare the meatballs. In a medium bowl, combine the ground turkey, shrimp, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly and shape into approximately 1 tablespoon-sized balls.
4. Add meatballs to the gumbo and simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Season with 1/4 teaspoon Louisiana style hot sauce.