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Truffle Spiced Gulf Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo with Garlic Rice

Travis Caraballo

Travis Caraballo

October 7, 2025
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1 hr 15 min

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4

Servings

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chicken sausage

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This Truffle Spiced Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo is Southern comfort with a gourmet twist! Smoky sausage and tender Gulf shrimp simmer in a rich Cajun-style stew with peppers, onions, and a dark, velvety roux, all finished with a hint of truffle. Paired with garlicky tomatillo rice, it’s bold, hearty, and ready to wow at any table! ✨

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Equipments

  • Cutting board & chef’s knife 

  • Small bowls for prep 

  • Stainless steel heavy-bottom 3qt sauté pan 

  • Medium sauce pot

    (for rice) 

  • Blender & sieve 

  • Wooden spoon & serving spoon 

  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ButcherBox Gulf Shrimp 

  • 1/4 lb smoked sausage 

  • 1 medium onion

  • 1 small bell pepper

    (green or red)

  • 1 large celery stalk

  • 6 garlic cloves

    peeled

  • 4 tomatillos

  • 1/4 cup scallions

  • 1/4 bunch parsley

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 tsp thyme

  • Dash of black pepper 

  • 2 tsp ButcherBox Cajun Style Bayou Blend Seasoning

  • 1/2 tsp truffle salt 

  • 1/4 cup high smoke point fat 

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

  • 3/4 cup tomato purée

  • 1 liter shrimp stock/broth

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • Salt

    to taste

Garlic Rice:

  • 1 cup white rice 

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • Reserved tomatillo purée

    (from above) 

  • Parsley sprigs 

  • Pinch of salt 

Step By Step

Instructions

Preparation:

1
Remove 1 lb shrimp & ¼ lb sausage from fridge 15–20 minutes before cooking. Pat shrimp dry and season lightly. 
2
Slice sausage into ½-inch rounds. 
3
Dice 1 medium onion, 1 small bell pepper (green or red), and 1 large celery stalk. 
4
Slice 6 garlic cloves (reserve half for gumbo, half for rice). 
5
Purée 4 tomatillos in blender, then strain through a sieve. 
6
Slice ¼ cup scallions and chop ¼ bunch parsley. 
7
Rinse 1 cup white rice with cold water until nearly clear. 
8
Mix 1 tsp Cajun seasoning with ½ tsp truffle salt (reserve some for shrimp). 
9
Measure out ¾ cup tomato purée, 1 liter shrimp stock, and 2 cups chicken broth. 

How to Cook:

1
Heat sauté pan over medium heat. Add a touch of cooking fat and sear sliced sausage on both sides. Remove and set aside. 
2
Add remaining fat, lower heat, whisk in flour to make a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, until dark brown. 
3
Stir in diced celery, bell pepper, onion (half), and sliced garlic (half). Cook for 2–3 minutes. 
4
Add Cajun seasoning + truffle salt mix, black pepper, and tomato purée with thyme and bay leaves. Cook for 1–2 minutes. 
5
Return sausage to the pan and stir well. 
6
Pour in shrimp stock, cover, and bring to boil. 
7
Reduce heat to medium-low, uncover, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
8
In the final 5 minutes, add shrimp and cook until just opaque. 
9
Heat saucepan with cooking fat over medium heat. 
10
Add reserved onions & garlic, cook until translucent. 
11
Stir in rinsed rice, toast for 2 minutes. Mix in butter until melted. 
12
Add tomatillo purée, cook until evaporated. 
13
Pour in chicken broth, parsley sprigs, and pinch of salt. Cover. 
14
Bring to boil, reduce to low, and cook until liquid nearly absorbed. 
15
Turn off heat, keep covered 10–15 minutes to finish steaming.   

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