"A traditional roux and tomato based gumbo made with shrimp, spicy andouille sausage and okra. Pass hot sauce at the table, add some hot, buttered French bread and a side salad to round it out...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds raw gumbo shrimp (51/60 to 41/50)
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3/4 cup dark roux
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1 cup onion
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1 cup celery
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1/2 cup green bell pepper
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1 quart shrimp stock
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1 to 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon thyme
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1/2 tablespoon canola oil
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1/2 pound mild andouille or other spicy smoked sausage
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2 cups okra
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Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, only to taste
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Hot sauce, (like Tabasco), for the table, optional