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Delicious New Orleans Instant Pot Gumbo

Published: Sep 8, 2017 | Updated: Aug 2, 2023 | Author: Neena Panicker

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This Delicious Instant Pot Gumbo is a quintessential New Orleans recipe that is hearty, satisfying, flavorful and perfect for a crowd or Mardi Gras celebration.  Made with chicken, sausage, and shrimp, this pressure cooker gumbo tastes wonderful especially when served over rice. [Stovetop instructions also provided.]

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Table of Contents


  1. Introduction
  2. Tips
  3. Ingredients
  4. Instant Pot Step by Step Instructions
  5. Stovetop Instructions
  6. Recipe Card – Printable
  7. Related Recipes and Guides

Introduction

Gumbo (along with jambalaya, étoufée, red beans and rice, and shrimp creole) is a popular dish that is an essential part of New Orleans and Louisiana culture and cuisine.

Gumbo is a spicy, thick stew made with chicken, sausage, seafood, and vegetables, including okra, and is served over rice.

The origins of gumbo go back to the West Africans who were enslaved and brought to the colony of French Louisiana.  West Africans used okra to thicken stews made with meat and shrimp.  As a matter of fact, the word for ‘okra’ in West Africa is ‘ki ngombo’ and in French, it’s ‘gombo’.

Over time French, Native American, Caribbean, Creole, and Cajun influences created the different varieties of gumbo: thick and thin, with or without tomatoes, with seafood, chicken, or sausage, and with or without okra.

There are three ways to thicken gumbo: roux (pronounced ‘roo’), okra, and filé (pronounced ‘fee-lay’) powder, which is made from dried sassafras leaves. You can use one or more of these ingredients to thicken gumbo.

This Instant Pot gumbo recipe includes okra and roux. The roux not only thickens the gumbo but gives it a deep, rich color.  Here’s an interesting article from Serious Eats, detailing the history of gumbo and the use of okra and filé to thicken gumbos.

There are seafood gumbos, shrimp gumbos, chicken gumbos with sausage and even vegetarian gumbos. This pressure cooker gumbo recipe is adapted from an authentic stovetop recipe I’ve been using for years.  

This Instant Pot gumbo recipe has chicken, sausage, and shrimp. You can modify the recipe to include your choice of meats and seafood.  Don’t be daunted by the number of ingredients in the gumbo.  Just be organized and have everything ready to go before you begin cooking.

Traditionally, gumbo is simmered on the stove for hours, but this Instant Pot gumbo recipe will have you eating delicious, hearty, spicy gumbo in less than an hour. One of the ‘rules’ of Instant Pot or pressure cooker cooking is that you shouldn’t add thickeners like flour until the end of cooking.

Well, you’re going to break that rule when you’re making this Instant Pot Gumbo. You’ll make the flour-based roux at the beginning and add about 4 cups of chicken broth to pressure cook the dish.  Make sure that the bottom of the inner pot has no stuck-on bits of food when you begin pressure cooking.

Serve Instant Pot Gumbo over rice – you should try out my Instant Pot Jasmine Rice recipe because Jasmine rice is so great at absorbing the flavors of the gumbo.

Here are some other Cajun and Creole recipes you might like to try out:
– Instant Pot Jambalaya
– Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

– Instant Pot Shrimp Etouffee
– Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

TIPS AND SUBSTITUTIONS


Roux

One of the most important steps when cooking this Instant Pot gumbo is making a good roux.  And this takes a little patience, about 10 to 15 minutes of stirring, possibly longer if your Saute temperature is lower than what I use.

If you don’t have the time to spend making the roux for Instant Pot Gumbo, I would suggest that you wait to make it when you’re able to give the dish the attention it needs. Roux can also be made ahead, which makes this recipe a breeze.

Roux for this gumbo is made by cooking equal parts oil and flour. When I adapted this recipe from the stovetop version, I had to change the oil to flour ratio due to sealing issues. You may find this gumbo to be slightly less thick than stovetop versions. Feel free to thicken by using the Saute function at the end.

When you make the roux it’s best to get it to the color of peanut butter or even slightly darker. The end result is a rich, aromatic mixture with a nutty flavor. As the roux gets darker, you must stir it constantly and don’t let it burn. A burnt roux will ruin your gumbo!

If it’s your first time making the dish, I recommend making the roux on the stovetop.  It’s quicker and you have much more control over the heat than in the Instant Pot. 

You can also make the roux using the oven. The flour is baked, and can be stored in a jar. I’ve not personally tried this method, but have had readers successfully use it.


Splatter Screen

When you’re sauteing the roux, the bubbling mixture can splatter. I like to use a splatter screen to cover the inner pot during this saute process.


Tomatoes

Tomatoes can be a polarizing gumbo ingredient! Some people feel very strongly that tomatoes have no business in a gumbo. You can omit the tomatoes if you wish. Personally, I love the flavor the tomatoes add.

Seasonings

The spices in this recipe include black, white and cayenne pepper.  I sometimes substitute cayenne pepper with a Cajun or Creole seasoning, in which case I reduce the quantity of salt.


Sausage

This Instant Pot gumbo recipe also calls for Andouille sausage, which is a spicy smoked sausage. You can substitute Polish Kielbasa or Spanish Chorizo if you can’t find andouille sausage. Be sure to use smoked and not raw sausage.


Burn Message

Some Instant Pots are prone to getting the burn message. You can avoid the burn error by following these steps:

  • Deglaze very well, leaving no burnt bits on the bottom of the inner pot.
  • After sauteing the onions, bell pepper, celery and garlic, turn off the Instant Pot for a few minutes to let it cool down.
  • After sauteing the onion mixture, stir in broth first.
  • Add tomatoes at the end, after the meats. Don’t stir the tomatoes. Just submerge them by pushing down with a spatula.
  • Make the roux on the stovetop and add it to the Instant Pot with the tomatoes, not stirring it in.
  • Depending on your Instant Pot, you might need to add an extra ½ to 1 cup of chicken broth.

[Read more: Instant Pot Burn Message]

Instant Pot Gumbo – Ingredients

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  • Chicken
  • Bell peppers
  • Onions
  • Shrimp
  • Tomatoes
  • Sausage
  • Celery
  • Okra
  • Flour
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic
  • Chicken broth
  • Thyme
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Bay leaf
  • Black pepper
  • White pepper
  • Salt
  • Parsley
  • Brown sugar
  • Lemon
  • Creole seasoning (spice)
  • Green onions

How to Make Gumbo in the Instant Pot (Step by Step Instructions)

  1. Season shrimp
  2. Turn on Saute Mode
  3. Saute chicken and sausage
  4. Make the roux
  5. Saute vegetables, add spices and broth
  6. Pressure cook
  7. Quick-release pressure
  8. Stir in shrimp and garnish

Season Shrimp

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  • Thaw and thoroughly dry the shrimp with a paper towel.
  • Rub Creole seasoning all over the shrimp and set aside.

How to Turn on Saute Mode

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  • Instant Pot DUO:  Select the Saute function.
  • Instant Pot ULTRA:  Select the Saute function and press Start.

Saute Chicken and Sausage

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  • When the inner pot is hot, add 2 tbsp olive oil.
  • Add chicken and sausage and saute until lightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Press Cancel.
  • Using a slotted spoon transfer contents of the inner pot to a plate and set aside.

Make the Roux

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  • Add remaining olive oil and all-purpose flour to inner pot, to make a roux.
  • Select Saute mode.
  • Cook roux until it becomes the color and thickness of peanut butter, stirring frequently, for about 10 to 15 minutes.  You can go darker than peanut butter.  The darker the roux, the more intense the flavor of the gumbo, but be very careful not to burn, so stir constantly.

Saute Vegetables, Add Spices and Broth

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  • Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic.
  • Saute until vegetables are slightly soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Using a wooden spatula, scrape the bottom of the inner pot. If there are brown bits stuck to the bottom, deglaze with a few tablespoons of chicken broth, scraping off the brown bits.
  • Stir in broth, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, salt, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, bay leaf, and frozen okra. Add reserved chicken and sausage.
  • Finally, add the tomatoes on top, don’t stir but submerge by pushing down gently with a spatula.

Instant Pot Duo Pressure Cook 4 minutes

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  • Close the lid and make sure steam release handle is in Sealing position
  • Press Manual (or Pressure Cook) and + or – until the display reads 4 (4 minutes).

Instant Pot Ultra Pressure Cook 4 minutes

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  • Close the lid.
  • Select Pressure Cook mode and adjust the time to 4 minutes (00:04).
  • Press ‘Start’.

Pressure Cooking Process (Duo and Ultra)

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  • Instant Pot display will change to On.
  • Once the Instant Pot is pressurized, the float valve will go up.
  • The display will count down to 0; it will then switch to Keep Warm mode and display L0:00  or 00 00 and begin to count up the number of minutes since pressure cooking completed.

How to Quick Release Pressure (QR) on the DUO

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  • Move the steam release handle to Venting. Steam will come out of the steam release handle.
  • When your Instant Pot is depressurized, the float valve will be in the down position.
  • Press Cancel and open the Instant Pot.

How to Quick Release Pressure (QR) on the ULTRA

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  • Press down on the Steam Release Button until it locks into place, and steam begins to come out of the Steam Release Valve.
  • When your Instant Pot is depressurized, the float valve will be in the down position.
  • Press Cancel and open the Instant Pot.

[Find out more about the pressure release methods and how and when to use them. ]

Stir in Shrimp and Garnish

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  • Stir in spice-rubbed shrimp.
  • Close Instant Pot immediately and let the shrimp cook in the residual heat for 10 minutes.
  • Stir gently and sprinkle with green onions and parsley.
  • Serve over Instant Pot Jasmine Rice or a rice of your choice.

Stovetop Instructions for Gumbo

  • Season the shrimp with the creole seasoning and reserve.
  • Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saute the sausage and chicken, and remove.
  • In the same pot, cook oil and flour until the roux is the color and consistency of peanut butter.
  • Saute the onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic until the onions are translucent.
  • Add the spices and saute briefly.
  • Stir in the broth and tomatoes, and simmer for 15 minutes. You’ll need to add two extra cups of broth compared to the Instant Pot version of the recipe.
  • Add the reserved sausage, chicken, shrimp and okra. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Serve over white rice.

See the recipe card below for detailed instructions.

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Delicious New Orleans Instant Pot Gumbo

This Delicious Instant Pot Louisiana Gumbo is a quintessential New Orleans dish that is hearty, satisfying, flavorful and perfect for a crowd.  Made with chicken, sausage and shrimp, it tastes amazing when served over rice. 
4.83 from 95 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 302
Author: Paint the Kitchen Red
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Equipment

  • Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
  • Medium Bowl
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Wooden Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • ½ lb shrimp (250 grams) peeled and deveined 
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning or Cajun seasoning
  • ½ cup olive oil + 2 tablespoon extra for sauteing
  • ½ lb Andouille sausage (250 grams) or smoked sausage, cut into ¼ inch slices
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (500 grams) cut into bite size pieces
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup onions diced
  • 1 cup green bell peppers diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth (6 cups broth for stovetop version)
  • 1 tsp  white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon  worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 bay leaves (small) or 1 large
  • 2 cups frozen okra
  • 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes (1 can) or 2 cups chopped tomatoes – 411 grams
  • 2 tablespoon green onions green parts only,  sliced thinly
  • Chopped parsley to garnish

Instructions
 

Instant Pot Instructions

  • Rub shrimp with Creole or Cajun seasoning and set aside.
  • Select Saute mode and when Instant Pot has heated, add 2 tablespoon olive oil to the inner pot of Instant Pot.
  • Add andouille sausage and chicken, and cook until browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Press 'Cancel' and transfer chicken and sausage to a plate using a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • To make the roux, select 'Saute' and add ½ cup olive oil and all-purpose flour to the inner pot.
  • Cook oil and flour until the mixture resembles a dark peanut butter, stirring frequently, and being careful not to burn. This can take about 10 to 15 minutes. [See Note 1].
  • Add onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Stir until vegetables are slightly soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Using a wooden spatula, scrape the bottom of the inner pot to make sure there are no burnt bits stuck to the bottom. Deglaze with a couple of tablespoons of broth as needed.
  • Stir in broth, white, black and cayenne peppers, thyme, salt, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, bay leaves, and frozen okra.
  • Stir in reserved chicken and sausage.
  • Add tomatoes on top and gently push down with a spatula to submerge. Don't stir.
  • Close Instant Pot and pressure cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes.
  • Do a quick release of pressure and open the Instant Pot. [Read More: The Different Pressure Release Methods]
  • Immediately stir in the shrimp and close the Instant Pot for 10 minutes.  The shrimp will cook in the residual heat.
  • Open the Instant Pot and sprinkle the gumbo with parsley and green onions.
  • Serve gumbo over Instant Pot Jasmine rice.

Stovetop Instructions

  • Rub shrimp with Creole or Cajun seasoning and set aside.
  • Heat a large dutch oven over medium heat on the stovetop. Add 2 tablespoon oil and heat until the oil is hot and shimmering.
  • Add andouille sausage and chicken, and saute until browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a medium bowl and set aside.
  • In the same pot, stir together ½ cup oil and flour. Cook oil and flour until the mixture resembles a dark peanut butter, stirring frequently, and being careful not to burn. This can take about 10 to 15 minutes. [See Note 1].
  • Add onions, bell pepper, celery, garlic, white, black, and cayenne peppers, salt, and brown sugar. Add more oil if needed. Stir until onion is translucent. If it begins to burn, deglaze the pan as needed, with one tablespoon broth at a time.
  • Stir in worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, bay leaves, tomatoes, and broth. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the stew becomes too thick, add another ¼ cup of broth.
  • Add reserved sausage, chicken, shrimp and okra. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Garnish with green onions and parsley.
  • Serve gumbo over white rice.

Notes

  • Prep time does not include steps that are already accounted for in the ingredient list, e.g. chopped onions, minced garlic, diced chicken, etc. 
  • If your Instant Pot is prone to getting the burn message,  I recommend making the roux on the stovetop and adding it to the inner pot after the broth.
  • Note 1: The darker your roux, the more intense the gumbo flavor. However, be sure not to burn the roux, so keep stirring constantly, especially as it gets darker. Cooking the roux on the stovetop is quicker.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 302 kcal | Carbohydrates: 13 g | Protein: 21 g | Fat: 19 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 88 mg | Sodium: 631 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 3 g
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American, Cajun / Creole
Main Ingredient chicken, pork, seafood
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Comments

  1. Brittney Mo says

    January 15, 2023 at 12:46 pm

    5 stars
    I wanted gumbo, but I didn’t want to spend all day in the kitchen. This is a delicious and quick gumbo recipe! I took a few shortcuts to make it faster for myself. I used 2 frozen 10oz bags of seasoning blend vegetables (onion, celery, bell pepper) and used thawed diced rotisserie chicken (w/out skin). After cooking my jalapeño sausage and removing, I added the frozen blend and let that thaw/cook with the diced garlic while I made my roux on the stovetop. Then added my roux to the instant pot and continued following the recipe as written. Quick, delicious, and a recipe I’ll use again in the future. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      January 18, 2023 at 9:50 am

      Brittney, thank you for sharing your shortcuts!

      Reply
  2. Woody says

    January 03, 2023 at 9:09 am

    5 stars
    I have been using this instapot gumbo recipe for a few years now and it has pretty much become a New Year’s tradition. This is truly excellent gumbo! There was a small learning curve the first couple times. Now I am sure to wipe out the pot between browning the meat and making the roux. Big improvement. I also had a couple issues at first with the pot not sealing but still cycling. I fixed that by leaving it on “sauté” as I was adding the stock and other ingredients. That gave it a little temperature boost an helps it build pressure when I put the lid on. I do not recall ever having better gumbo at a restaurant.

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      January 04, 2023 at 9:52 pm

      Woody, thank you so much for sharing your modifications!

      Reply
  3. Huda says

    December 20, 2022 at 10:28 am

    5 stars
    This is a fabulous recipe! i make the roux in a dutch oven on the stove, (and i’m doubling or tripling recipe, so, it gets it done better, then transfer to the instant pot at the end. instead of green peppers, i use hatch peppers; the jars of 505 Southwestern works well, adding a cup of it, it adds good slow burn heat. and i throw in fish with the shrimp at the end.

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      December 27, 2022 at 9:52 am

      Huda, thank you for sharing your modifications and tips!

      Reply
  4. Laura says

    October 01, 2022 at 8:06 pm

    5 stars
    This is my go-to gumbo recipe. The seasonings are perfect! I’ve never successfully made a roux using the Saute setting, so I just make mine on the stovetop. This is a super labor-intensive recipe, but the end result it worth it!

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      October 02, 2022 at 5:41 pm

      Aww, thank you so much Laura! If I may make a suggestion: make the roux ahead of time when you have some free time. That’s what I do, just makes the gumbo prep so much easier.

      Reply
  5. Tesh says

    August 12, 2022 at 10:20 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing. Made it in my instant pot for the first time. I know this will be made frequently in my home. Thank you for the recipe

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      August 13, 2022 at 8:03 pm

      Thank you, Tesh! I’m happy you enjoyed it – never get tired of hearing it 🙂

      Reply
  6. Tammy Ellis says

    April 08, 2022 at 7:54 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve probably made this five or six times at least. It is the best gumbo recipe ever! I love it. I use gluten-free stone-ground white rice flour to make my rue. And I don’t use as much of it as in her recipe. Other than that it’s identical and it’s delicious!

    Reply
    • Tammy Ellis says

      April 08, 2022 at 7:55 pm

      *rioux

      Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      April 08, 2022 at 10:58 pm

      Thank you, Tammy, for sharing that you use rice flour. I’m sure that info will be valuable to others!

      Reply
  7. Howard S says

    February 21, 2022 at 6:07 pm

    Hello-
    I came across your well-documented, delicious-looking recipe, and SO excited to try!
    One question tho: My other half has an aversion to Okra (crazy I know!)… mostly due to the texture. Can you please recommend a substitute vegetable that wouldn’t sacrifice texture /thickness or flavor for the gumbo? I saw someone mention peas but curious if there’s another option. Thanks in advance!

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      February 22, 2022 at 5:52 pm

      Howard, I would omit the okra and add file powder at the very end of cooking, right before you turn off the heat. You can also add it to each serving bowl – just 1/4 to 1/2 tsp, stir to thicken.

      Reply
      • Howard S says

        February 22, 2022 at 6:35 pm

        Thank you! I found it at a grocery store today, so will give it a try. Newbie comments tomorrow!

        Reply
  8. Bryan Richards says

    February 17, 2022 at 1:03 pm

    Hi, I am confuse, are you adding the trinity to the roux, or do you remove the roux cook the vegetables, then add the roux back into the broth?

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      February 17, 2022 at 1:36 pm

      Hi Brian, sorry for the confusion. I add the holy trinity to the roux and have no issues with sealing. However, there are people who’ve had issues with the Instant Pot burn message. For them, I recommend that they remove the roux and add it back in on top before pressure cooking. I hope that makes sense.

      Reply
  9. Huyen Pham says

    February 16, 2022 at 9:01 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe and use it all the time! We’re hosting family members who are pescatarians. Any suggestions on how to adapt the recipe? Wondering what seafood to sub out for chicken and sausage and whether instant pot cooking would disintegrate the seafood.

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      February 17, 2022 at 10:47 am

      Huyem, thank you for reaching out and I’m glad you enjoy the recipe. You can use the Instant Pot low-pressure setting with quick release to cook all the seafood, including shrimp – about 3 minutes will probably do. A firm white fish would hold up best. You could add some lump crab meat at the end (pre-cooked). Alternately, don’t pressure cook, just cook everything in Saute mode because it’s so quick to cook.

      Reply
      • Huyen Pham says

        February 17, 2022 at 12:05 pm

        Thanks for the quick and helpful response!
        –Huyen

        Reply
  10. Nisha says

    November 30, 2021 at 3:58 pm

    I don’t see the measurements for the meats and spices and such? Am I missing something? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Nisha says

      November 30, 2021 at 4:00 pm

      Nevermind! I see it. Haha

      Reply
  11. Sarah says

    September 30, 2021 at 4:45 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is delicious!! I did not have any shrimp on hand but used smoked sausage in its place. We had just picked some fresh okra from the garden, and I just stemmed them and cut them in half to add. My family loved it and it will make the go to list in my recipes.

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      October 01, 2021 at 8:30 pm

      Sarah, thanks for taking the time to comment. I’m so glad the recipe worked out for you!

      Reply
  12. Sarah says

    September 29, 2021 at 2:02 pm

    I want to make this recipe for dinner. I did not see any comments or tips on using fresh okra. I just picked a bunch from the garden. Thanks

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      October 01, 2021 at 6:04 pm

      Sarah, sorry I didn’t get back to you in time. You could probably just add the fresh okra and boil it in saute mode after the pressure cooking.

      Reply
  13. Lisa says

    August 15, 2021 at 3:35 pm

    This looks fantastic, except 10 minutes is way too long to cook shrimp. In the video, the cooked shrimp is completely curled into an “O” shape rather than the “C” shape that it should have.

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      August 16, 2021 at 3:46 pm

      Hi Lisa, the shrimp is not pressure cooked but rather sits in the cooked gumbo and cooks in the residual heat. You can definitely take it off heat as soon as you think it’s ready. Thanks for your comment.

      Reply
  14. Robert says

    April 13, 2021 at 8:27 am

    If you were to purchase pre-made rouix, how much would you had?

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    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      April 13, 2021 at 10:24 am

      Robert, I would say about 1/2 cup plus a tablespoon or two more. I would also try to layer it on top, to avoid the burn message.

      Reply
  15. Ashley Davis says

    March 22, 2021 at 11:31 am

    How would I make this on the stove instead?

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    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      March 23, 2021 at 9:49 am

      Hi Ashley – thanks for your question. I’m in the process of adding stovetop directions to my recipes but it’s slow going 🙂 To make this on the stove, follow the same instructions except add the shrimp during the last 5 minutes of cooking. You might need to add more broth, while it’s cooking, to get it to be the right thickness. Cook time: simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes. Hope that helps.

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      • Earl says

        November 27, 2022 at 8:51 pm

        5 stars
        I was shocked. I’m from New Orleans and I know good gumbo. Seriously, this is some of the best gumbo I have eaten. It doesn’t matter whether homemade or from one of the finest restaurants, this is some of the best. Looking forward to trying the jambalaya.

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        • Paint the Kitchen Red says

          November 28, 2022 at 1:00 pm

          Earl, wow!! That is such a nice comment. Thank you so much for sharing.

          Reply
  16. MJ says

    February 16, 2021 at 11:21 am

    5 stars
    Great recipe and have used several times. Rich developed flavor from instapot and easy to switch back to stovetop if I want. Wife is using instapot now so I’m doing stovetop. I just kick the roux up a little and give time for a long simmer. Thank you for posting- this has been a wonderful recipe!

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    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      February 16, 2021 at 1:23 pm

      Aww, thank you so much MJ! I’m so happy that this recipe has brought you joy 🙂

      Reply
  17. Becka says

    February 09, 2021 at 9:38 pm

    5 stars
    I am super confused about the roux. I don’t see anything about removing it from the pot to cook the veggies. Are you supposed to add it at the end? I stirred it into the broth mixture and my IP burned immediately and now I’m using the stove top to cook it. Help?

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    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      February 10, 2021 at 9:57 am

      Becka, I usually add the broth into the roux and pressure cook it. Next time, you can cook the roux on the stove, and add it on TOP without stirring. that will help you avoid the burn message.

      Reply
  18. Laura says

    January 03, 2021 at 7:55 pm

    5 stars
    This is the best gumbo! I leave out the tomatoes and sprinkle in a little extra Creole seasoning. When making the roux on the stovetop, I use a 1/2 cup oil and around 3/4 cup flour. It takes around 30 minutes to get it to the right color, but worth the effort!

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    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      January 04, 2021 at 10:01 am

      Thank you for sharing your tips and for the lovely comment!

      Reply
  19. Andrea Waterstreet says

    January 02, 2021 at 9:40 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious and easy. I found some excellent andouille sausage made by Bruce Aidell that was awesome. I made my roux on the stovetop in a cast iron pan. I also added in some filé spice at the end to thicken and add that subtle flavor. Lastly, I added about 1/2 cup of chopped fennel to the “holy trinity”. This recipe was a big hit with my 3 male friends who like it when I make hearty food. And the leftovers taste even better the next day!

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    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      January 04, 2021 at 10:07 am

      Thank you, Andrea, for the comment and for sharing your tips. I’m thrilled that your friends loved the recipe!

      Reply
  20. Kelly says

    January 01, 2021 at 4:47 pm

    Have you ever substituted the “pre-made jarred roux”? If so how much would you use? Thanks, looking forward to making this!

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    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      January 02, 2021 at 10:40 am

      Kelly, I have not done so but I know readers who have. If I had to estimate, I would say about 1/4 cup.

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      • Robert says

        April 13, 2021 at 8:28 am

        5 stars
        Please disregard my question, as I typed it before reading all the comments. Will make this tonight.

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        • Paint the Kitchen Red says

          April 13, 2021 at 10:05 am

          Hope you enjoy the recipe, Robert!

          Reply
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