Gulf Coast Seafood Gumbo

Ingredients

• 3 large (21-25 count) unpeeled shrimp per person
• 1 1/2 lb fresh white fish fillets ((snapper, grouper or catfish) optional)
• 2 ribs celery chopped
• 1 large sweet onion (peeled and chopped)
• 2 32 oz containers of chicken stock (or 900 ml)
• 1/2 ring of smoked sausage (such as kielbasa, cut into 1/2 slices)
• 1 whole green pepper chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic (peeled and chopped)
• 6-10 small red skinned (white or Yukon gold potatoes, cut in half)
• 1 12 oz bottle of beer (optional)
• 4-5 sprigs fresh thyme (leaves only, or 1/2 tb dried)
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tspn Creole Seasoning