Shrimp Gumbo With Andouille Sausage Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound medium shrimp in the shell
• Salt
• pepper
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1½ cups diced onion
• 1 cup diced red or green bell pepper
• ½ cup diced celery
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• 1 cup diced ripe tomato, fresh or canned
• 6 ounces smoked andouille sausage, in 1-inch-thick slices
• 6 cups shrimp broth or chicken broth
• 2 cups chopped okra
• 1 tablespoon filé powder
• ½ cup chopped scallions for garnish