posted by Sally OH 12-14-100 6:34 PM
Sally's Shrimp Stew
1/2 c. celery, sliced thinly
1/2 c. onion, coarsely chopped
1 tsp. garlic, minced
1/2 stick butter
1/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
2 lb. canned tomatoes, crushed
14 oz. chicken broth
8 oz. minced clams with broth
1/4 tsp. Tabasco
10 oz. frozen sliced okra, cooked
1 lb. shrimp, peeled
1/2 lb. cod, flounder, or sole - optional
Sauté celery, onion, and garlic in butter. Stir in flour, salt, thyme, and pepper: cook stirring until
bubbly. Stir in tomatoes, broth, clams and Tabasco. Add shrimp and fish; cook until shrimp is pink
(5-6 minutes). Add okra and heat through.
Can be served over rice.