By Wendy Stoltz and Hristina Polk / Last Modified On February 19, 2023

This gluten-free gumbo is going to satisfy your taste buds! Bursting with flavor, filled with shrimp, chicken, sausage and Cajun flavors you'll love. This gumbo recipe is comfort food at its best! It makes a filling dinner that will have you coming back for seconds! Sometimes even thirds!

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Gluten-Free Gumbo Recipe

Gumbo is a classic New Orleans dish known for its delicious flavors. It is a hearty and rich stew with a thickened sauce. This recipe will teach you how to make a roux, which is the foundation of a good gumbo.

GF gumbo is not the type of dish you rush. It is best made when you have an hour for it to simmer. The simmering part is when all the seasoning and ingredients combine to form the magical taste. 

Follow along with my step-by-step instructions and you'll be enjoying this dish soon!

Why You’re Going to Love This Gluten-Free Gumbo

Classic New Orlean Flavors - This GF gumbo recipe has all the flavors you know and love, it's just gluten-free.

Comfort food - After a long day, this comfort food is so good to tuck into.

Best for dipping - Make a cornbread side as the sauce is so good. You are going to need something to soak it up.

Ingredients in Gluten-free Gumbo

Oil - 1 tbsp avocado oil. Or oil of your choice.

Protein - Chicken breast, andouille sausage, and shrimp. 

Seasoning - Salt and black pepper.

Butter - Cubed butter.

Flour - ½ Cup 1:1 gluten-free flour

Onion - A large onion.

Fruit & Vegetables - Red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, diced tomatoes and okra. Okra helps to thicken the sauce. 

Herbs and seasoning - Bay leaves, celery, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and thyme.

Tomato paste - 1 tbsp Tomato Paste.

Broth - I have used chicken broth.

FOR THE SLURRY: 

Flour - ¼ Cup 1:1 gluten-free flour

Water - ¾ Cups Water

FOR THE GARNISH:

Rice - White Rice

Onion - Green Onions, chopped

Equipment Needed for This Gluten-Free Gumbo

Whisk - I like to use a stainless-steel whisk.

Large pot - I like to use a large pot to simmer the GF gumbo in. 

Skillet - This non-stick skillet is great for frying up the ingredients. 

If you have any questions about making gluten-free gumbo, please leave a comment and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

How to Make Gluten-Free Gumbo

1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the avocado oil and when it is hot but not smoking add the chicken. Season with salt and pepper and cook until it is cooked through. Add the andouille sausage. Cook for a few minutes on each side until cooked through and slightly charred. Transfer to a plate.
2. Heat a medium skillet to medium heat and drizzle with avocado oil. Add the onion, bell peppers, okra, and celery. Stir to combine and cook for a few minutes or until the onions are translucent and the peppers are tender. Add the garlic and cook for a few more minutes.
3. To make the roux, keep the pot hot and add the butter. Melt entirely and add the flour. Whisk until well combined. Cook for a few minutes, often stirring until the mixture is a rich color. Keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn.
4. Add the veggie mix to the roux. Stir to combine everything and cook for a few minutes.
5. Add the Cajun seasoning, thyme, and tomato paste. Stir to combine everything.
6. Return the chicken and andouille sausage to the pan. Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, salt, and pepper to the mix. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium to simmer for about an hour.
7. After an hour, add the shrimp and cook for an additional several minutes until the shrimp soaks some of the flavors.
8. To make the slurry which will thicken the gumbo combine the gluten-free flour and water in a mixing bowl. Whisk well until it is well combined and there are no lumps.
9. Add to the pot and stir. It will thicken almost right away. Turn the heat off and serve over rice with some green onions.

For the complete list of ingredients and instructions in gluten-free gumbo, please see the complete recipe below.

Tips For Making The Best Gluten-free Gumbo

Thicken your GF gumbo - Make sure the slurry is well combined and there are no lumps. This will make a nice thick sauce.

Use the flour specified - The gluten-free 1:1 flour works to make the roux which is pivotal to a great gumbo. Flours like rice flour, soy flour, chickpea flour, and almond flour don't work for the roux.

Let it simmer - The magic happens when you allow the gumbo to simmer for an hour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gumbo Normally Gluten-free?

No, it is not usually gluten-free. It contains gluten from wheat flour and beef bouillon. Wheat flour has gluten in it and beef bouillon has soy. Always read the ingredient labels of the foods you buy.

How Do I Store Gluten-free Gumbo?

Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. 

Can I Freeze Gluten-free Gumbo?

Yes, you can freeze GF gumbo for up to 3 months.

Can You Make This Gluten-free Gumbo Ahead of Time?

Yes, you can. It lasts 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Alternatively, freeze it if you intend on eating it much later.

What Substitutions / Replacements Can I Make in This Gluten-free Gumbo?

Sausage - You can use another type of smoked sausage.

Chicken - If you are in a rush, rotisserie chicken or leftover turkey works well too.

Bay leaves - These can be omitted but is recommended. They're not a deal breaker if you don't have them on hand.

How Do You Thicken Gluten-free Gumbo?

The okra and the roux are the ingredients that thicken the GF Gumbo. 

How Do You Serve Gluten-free Gumbo?

Most sides work with this gluten-free gumbo, but our favorites are:

• Gluten-free cornbread - To soak up all the sauce.
• Rice - Any type of plain rice works well.
• Gluten-free coleslaw - The coleslaw complements the flavors of the GF gumbo.
• Bread - Any bread that soaks up sauce will work.

Did you make this gluten-free gumbo recipe? Please leave me a comment below letting me know what you thought.