Okra And Tomato Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 5 garlic cloves
• 1 yellow onion
• 1/2 green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon gumbo file
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/2 tablespoon pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 1/8 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp
• 1 lb smoked sausage (kilbosa)

Recipe

• 1 sautee sausage, garlic, bell pepper and onion in olive oil. add all the seasoings except the fil`e and simmer. then add tomato sauce and water. let simmer a while longer. then add bay leaf. let simmer about 5 minutes and then add shrimp (cleaned and devained). now add frozen okra and canned corn (i like this combo though you can use both fresh). let simmer about 10-15 minutes taste for good salt taste, if okay, add gumbo file and stir good to mix in well. turn off heat and let sit for a while. serve over rice with your favorite bread. enjoy.