Bang! Gumbo

Directions

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   First, get the roux started, it will take about 20 minutes to cook.
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   Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat.
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   Add the flour and stir often, cooking until the roux becomes a dark chocolate color.
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   Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
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   Meanwhile, toss the chicken breasts in 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons minced garlic and 1 tablespoons spice mix.
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   Grill the chicken until cooked through, taking care not to overcook and dry out the meat.
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   Cool, dice and set aside.
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   In a large stockpot, saute the celery, onions, red pepper and the remaining 2 tablespoons garlic in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.
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   Add the chicken stock, sausage, okra, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, spice mix, tomato paste, black pepper and bay leaves and bring to a boil.
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    Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
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    Add the roux and simmer 5 more minutes, stirring gently.
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    Taste for seasonings and adjust.
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    Add the shrimp just before serving, heating just until the shrimp are cooked through.
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    Serve over white rice.
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    Cook's Notes: The gumbo is better the next day, after the flavors have had time to meld.
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    Refrigerate gumbo overnight after seasonings are adjusted; don't add the shrimp until you are ready to heat and serve.
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    This recipe was provided by a professional chef or restaurant and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe.
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    The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.