Seafood Gumbo

Ingredients

• 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 gal. hot water
• 3 Tbsp. shortening (oil)
• 2 Tbsp. plain flour
• 1 lb. okra
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 c. celery, chopped
• 1 large bell pepper, chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 lb. crabmeat
• 1 lb. smoked sausage, cut in pieces
• cayenne pepper to taste
• salt to taste