This is how my sons ate the Cajun Gumbo - on top of rice.
I simmered the sauce about an hour before I added the fish and meat balls. When a slotted spoon is used to get the goodies, a lot of rich broth is left, and I'm going to freeze some of it for future gumbos.
This recipe was inspired by GuyK, of CharmingJustCharming - he's got the recipe on his blog today...go check it out.