February 2024 - Shrimp and Andouille Gumbo Dip

We put an app-worthy spin on classic gumbo with this delicious recipe. Start with Andouille sausage, red bell pepper, celery, green onions, sliced okra, garlic, shrimp, and creole seasoning over medium-high heat. After a few minutes of sautéing, stir in cream cheese and asiago. Crown the mixture with a panko and butter mixture, and place under the broiler for a few minutes to put the finishing touches on this crowd-pleasing dip. Serve it with breadsticks, veggie slices, crackers, or sliced baguette. The best part? It's ready in 30 minutes. 

Shrimp-and-Andouille Gumbo Dip

Hands On Time:  30 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 9 ounces Andouille sausage, diced

• 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper

• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery

• 1 cup chopped green onions

• 1 cup frozen sliced okra, chopped (do not thaw)

• 1 garlic clove, grated

• 12 ounces peeled and deveined shrimp, chopped

• 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning

• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

• 2 ounces Asiago cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

• 1/2 cup panko

• Garnish: chopped fresh chives

• Dippers: breadsticks, veggie strips, crackers, or sliced baguette

Directions

1. Preheat broiler. Heat oil in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; sauté 2 minutes. Add bell pepper and celery; sauté 3 minutes. Add onions, okra, and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add shrimp and Creole seasoning; sauté 2 minutes or until shrimp is almost done.

2. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cream cheese; stir until cheese melts. Stir in Asiago. Cook 3 minutes or until mixture is bubbly. Remove from heat.

3. Combine butter and panko; toss to coat. Sprinkle over dip. Broil 1 minute or until topping is browned. Garnish, if desired; serve with desired dippers.