Ingredients

3/4 pound fresh medium shell-on shrimp 1 bay leaf 4 black peppercorns 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 medium yellow onion 1 large green bell pepper, stem, seeds and membranes removed, chopped 2 medium celery stalks, chopped 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (use less if your seasoning is labeled 'hot') 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt 2 links cooked andouille sausage (6-7 ounces), sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 10-ounce package sliced frozen okra Salt and pepper to taste Hot sauce, such as Tabasco

Description

With A Little Advance Planning, The Taste Of Slow-simmered Gumbo Can Be On The Table Any Night Of The Week. The Secret To Keeping The Shrimp Tender And Succulent In This Make-ahead Main Dish Is To Freeze Them Separately From The Sausage Base.

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