Instant Pot Gumbo with Shrimp and Sausage

Gumbo can be intimidating to make. Therefore, I have laid out step by step instructions on how to easily make Instant Pot Gumbo with Shrimp and Sausage.

If you follow all the tips and steps, you will have PERFECT Gumbo!

There is no reason to be intimidated and I PROMISE it will be GOOD!

It will be so delicious, even New Orleans would be proud!

What ingredients do you need?

To make this delicious pressure cooker gumbo, you will need the following ingredients on hand:

• andouille sausage
• raw peeled and deveined shrimp
• vegetable oil
• all purpose flour
• bell pepper
• celery stalks
• onion
• garlic cloves
• creole seasoning
• Worcestershire sauce
• gumbo file powder
• okra 
• chicken broth
• crushed tomatoes

Watch to make gumbo in Instant Pot

How to make Instant Pot Gumbo with Shrimp and Sausage

Making authentic Gumbo with Shrimp and Sausage is easy. Follow these steps to make it at home.

1. Turn on the Sauté setting. Cook andouille sausage with 2 tbs of vegetable oil until nicely browned. Keep an eye on the sausage, stirring frequently, making sure the pan does not begin to burn. Newer models sometimes get the burn warning and you will want to prevent this. Remove the cooked andouille sausage and set aside.
2. Deglaze the pan drippings with 2 tbs of chicken broth. Those pan drippings will add to the flavor. Add remaining vegetable oil and flour. Cook on saute setting, whisking and stirring continuously, paying careful attention not to burn. You will want to keep cooking for about 10 to 15 minutes to create a thick, brown color roux.
3. Add in chopped celery, onions, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook on saute setting, stirring them into the roux, and continuously stirring until they have softened.
4. Add back in the sausage, okra, chicken broth, tomatoes, dry seasonings, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix really well. Close and lock Instant Pot lid and cook on manual high for 10 minutes.
5. Fast release. Turn on saute setting and add shrimp. Cook until shrimp is completely cooked (about 5 minutes.)  Serve as is or over a bed of rice!

When you pour that delicious gumbo in a bowl and take a bite, you will be in foodie heaven. This stuff is ridiculously delicious.

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Tips

• Tip 1: I typically cook with olive oil. However for this recipe, vegetable oil brings a better flavor and cooks easier in the roux.
• Tip 2: If you want an even deeper flavor in your roux, substitute ¼ cup of bacon drippings for ¼ cup of vegetable and use the remaining amount of vegetable oil mixed with flour.
• Tip 3: Besides the roux,  gumbo file powder is the secret to a good gumbo. If you can't find it in the stores, you can order it here. Louisiana Fish Fry Gumbo File Powder 1.125 oz (Single Bottle)

How to prevent burn warning

I don't get burn warnings with my Instant Pot. However, I have had comments on my other recipes that other readers have had burn warnings on their Instant Pot. It varies from the different models. I had no problem making my roux in the Instant Pot.

• If your pot is very sensitive to burn warnings, I would suggest making the roux in a different pot and adding it in after. You can do the remaining directions the same.
• You will also want to make sure the pan is fully deglazed and there is nothing sticking to the bottom of it when you begin your pressure cooking for 10 minutes. If there is flour still stuck on the bottom of the pan, it will most likely cause a burning warning.

For more Instant Pot recipes, check out: 

• Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese
• Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup
• Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
• Instant Pot Fried Cabbage
• Instant Pot Jalapeno Popper Chicken 

Please leave me a comment below if you make this Instant Pot Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo, and tell me what you thought about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.

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