posted by Louisiana 05-18-98 11:10 AM
Shrimp Gumbo
2 pounds shrimp
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons flour
1 can tomatoes
2 quarts water
3 cups okra, chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons oil
red pepper
Peel and devein shrimp.
Make a dark roux of flour and 2
tablespoons oil.
Add shrimp to this for a few minutes stirring
constantly. Set aside.
Smother okra and onions in 2 tablespoons
oil. Add tomatoes when okra is nearly cooked.
Then add water,
bay leaf, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Add shrimp and roux to this.
Cover and cook slowly for 30 minutes. Serve with rice.
From River Road Recipes
published by The Junior League of Baton Rouge, La.