Melt butter in a large heavy pot. Add flour;
stir until blended. Cook over medium-low heat,
stirring constantly, 6 to 8 minutes until
golden brown.
Add onion, pepper and celery. Cook, stirring
occasionally, about 8 minutes until vegetables
are soft.
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Stir in sausage, smoked meat, Emeril's
seasoning, paprika, and filé powder and ground
ancho chile, if using. Cook about 2 minutes.
Add broth and stir until well combined. Add
brown sugar and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes
for flavors to blend. Add shrimp and cook 10
minutes, or until pink and cooked through.
Discard bay leaf.
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