Ingredients

1/2 C. AP flour

1 lb. andouille sausage, sliced

1 (14 oz.) can of diced tomato

1 lg. onion, chopped

1 lg. green bell pepper, chopped

2 celery ribs, chopped

4 garlic cloves, chopped

3 bay leaves

2 tsp. Creole seasoning

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

4 C. chicken broth

3 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 bunch green onions, sliced

1/4 C. flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Garnish: sliced green onions

Preparation

1.) Preheat oven to 400. Sprinkle flour in a 9-in. cast-iron skillet. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until brown, stirring once. Cool 10 minutes.

2.) Meanwhile cook sausage in a dutch oven over medium heat , stirring occasionally, 5 minutes until browned. Drain on paper towels. Place sausage in a 6-qt. slow cooker; add tomatoes and next 7 ingredients.

3.) Whisk together brown flour and stock until smooth. Pour into slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours. Stir in shrimp, green onions and parsley. Cover and cook on HIGH 30 minutes, stirring once. Discard bay leaves.

4.) Serve with herbed rice (rice with parsley)