In a skillet heat the two tablespoons oil. Add onion, celery and peppers. Cook, stirring until softened. About 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. About 1 minute. Remove from heat.
For roux, in a large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven combine flour and oil, stir till smooth. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium low. Cook and stir about 15 minutes or till roux is dark reddish brown and has a nutty aroma.
Gradually stir in chicken broth, stirring.
Add cooked vegetables, creole seasoning, bay leaf and ground red pepper, sausage and okra.
Bring to simmer. Cook covered for about 15 minutes or until okra is tender.
Stir in shrimp and cook until done, about 3 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Serve in bowls with rice. Finish with a few shakes of Tabasco Sauce.
