Chef John’s Gumbo with Duck, Andouille, and Shrimp
This hearty gumbo builds deep flavor from a dark roux, aromatic trinity vegetables, and smoky notes from andouille and ham hock, balanced by tender duck, sweet shrimp, and crawfish. Chef John’s Gumbo with Duck, Andouille, and Shrimp finishes with okra for a silky body and gentle heat, making it perfect for a cozy weekend dinner or a festive gathering with rice on the side.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook6 hrs 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John’s Gumbo with Duck, Andouille, and Shrimp, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 64
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the duck legs in the hot oil, skin-side down, and cook until browned and the fat has rendered, about 10 minutes. Flip and cook the second side until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the duck legs to a plate, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
- 2
Whisk 1 cup flour into the fat in the skillet, adding enough oil to form a thick, smooth roux. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly, until the roux turns a rich, reddish-brown, about 40 minutes. Whisk in 2 more tablespoons flour and cook for 2 minutes.
- 3
Whisk in the broth, 1 cup at a time, until fully incorporated. Remove from the heat.
- 4
Cook the sausage in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in the onion, peppers, celery, and chopped green onions; cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in the black pepper, thyme, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf, then add the diced tomatoes and stir to combine.
- 5
Set the ham hock in the center of the Dutch oven. Pour the roux mixture over the ham hock, along with enough water to cover. Add the duck legs to the mixture. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover with the lid slightly ajar to let steam escape. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the duck and ham hock meat are tender, about 4 hours. Skim off as much fat from the surface as possible as it simmers.
- 6
Transfer the duck legs and ham hock to a large bowl and let cool. Stir the pickled okra into the gumbo. Pick the meat from the duck legs and ham hock and return the meat to the gumbo. Simmer the gumbo for 45 more minutes.
- 7
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Stir in the shrimp and crawfish tails; cook until both turn bright pink, about 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon sliced green onions. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Calories 615.47 kcal High 31%
- Protein 62.9 g Good Source 126%
- Carbohydrate 39.97 g 15%
- Total Fat 23.46 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 6.81 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 300.72 mg High 100%
- Sodium 2189.71 mg High 95%
- Dietary Fiber 6.49 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 11.53 g --
- Added Sugars 3.54 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 180.96 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 6.94 mg Good Source 39%
- Potassium 1005.16 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 328.44 mcg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin C 80.0 mg Good Source 89%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chef John's Gumbo with Duck, Andouille, and Shrimp is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 19 ingredients. It takes about 6 hrs 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated hard. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Andouille Pork Sausage, Black Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 615.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John’s Gumbo with Duck, Andouille, and Shrimp?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 19 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Chef John’s Gumbo with Duck, Andouille, and Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Andouille Pork Sausage, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery. The full list of 19 is above.
- What goes well with Chef John’s Gumbo with Duck, Andouille, and Shrimp?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chef John’s Gumbo with Duck, Andouille, and Shrimp?
- About 6 hrs 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 6 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 615.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John’s Gumbo with Duck, Andouille, and Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 19 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Chef John’s Gumbo with Duck, Andouille, and Shrimp healthy?
- Chef John’s Gumbo with Duck, Andouille, and Shrimp has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 615.47 calories and 62.9 g of protein, or 126% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2189.71 mg (95% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.81 g (34% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.54 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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