Shrimp and Andouille Gumbo

Gumbo with okra, shrimps, Andouille sausage and seasonings - a spicy and delicious seafood dish!

Yield: About 8 servings.

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Ingredients:
1/3 cup light oil
2 pounds okra, diced
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped bell pepper
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 pound smoked or Andouille sausage
5 pounds peeled head on shrimp (make a stock with the shells)
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
10 cups seafood or shrimp stock
1 teaspoon thyme
Salt to taste
White pepper, cayenne pepper and black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Saute half the okra in hot oil, season with white, cayenne, and black pepper and cook until browned.

2. Stir in the onions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook about five minutes.

3. Add 1 cup of the stock and simmer another five minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and two more cups of stock. Simmer, add the remaining okra, thyme, season with cayenne, white and black pepper, and then the last of the stock. Bring to a boil, reduce and add sausage. Simmer 45 minutes.

4. Add shrimp and green onions. Cook until shrimps turn pink. Season with with salt, if necessary. Serve over rice.

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