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Keto Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo

Low-Carb, Keto Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

A rich, hearty keto shrimp and sausage gumbo made without any flour or roux. A homemade shrimp broth builds deep flavor, while guar gum thickens the pot the low-carb way. Loaded with plump shrimp and spicy Italian sausage, it's grain-free, gluten-free, and filling enough for a special keto dinner — perfect for Father's Day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp Broth

  • Shells from 1 lb shrimp reserve the peeled shrimp for the gumbo
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion
  • 2 celery ribs
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 shakes Cajun seasoning
  • 6 cups water

For the Gumbo

  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 lb hot Italian sausage links
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined (reserved from above)
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 tablespoons guar gum healthy thickener

Instructions
 

Make the Shrimp Broth

  • Peel and devein the shrimp. Set the shrimp aside in a bowl and place the shells in a pot.
  • Chop and cut all the broth vegetables. Crush the bay leaves by hand and add them to the pot, then mince the garlic cloves and add them as well.
  • Pour 6 cups water into the pot and place the lid on top.
  • Bring to a rapid boil, then shake in the broth seasonings.
  • Reduce the heat to low and let the broth simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
  • Strain the broth and set aside.

Make the Gumbo

  • Cut the sausage into 1/8-inch slices. Chop all the gumbo vegetables and set aside.
    ingredients for gumbo cut up
  • Add the oil to a large skillet or stockpot set over medium-high heat.
  • Add the vegetables, crushed bay leaves, and all the gumbo dry seasonings. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
    veggies chopped in saucepan with water being poured over
  • Pour in the reserved shrimp broth and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp and sliced sausage and simmer 10 minutes more, or until the sausage is cooked through.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Evenly sprinkle some guar gum over the gumbo and stir in. Keep adding until your desired thickness is reached.
    Keto Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo
  • Serve.
    Keto Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo in a bowl

Notes

Nutrition (estimated, based on 6 servings)
Nutrient Per serving Whole pot
Calories ~315 kcal ~1,890 kcal
Fat ~20 g ~120 g
Saturated fat ~7 g ~40 g
Total carbs ~8 g ~48 g
Fibre ~4.5 g ~27 g
Net carbs ~3.5 g ~21 g
Sugars ~1 g ~6 g
Protein ~29 g ~174 g