Marie Sells' Gumbo

9 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • Roux Recipe
  • 3 to 4 lb. shrimp or chicken
  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 3 to 4 bay leaves
  • 1 large pkg. frozen okra or 2 lb. fresh okra
  • 1 can whole tomatoes, cut up
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Once roux is brown, transfer roux from skillet to deep pot. While heating, add green onions, onion, celery and okra to roux and saute for 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add 2 1/2 quarts water and tomatoes.
  3. 3
    Add shrimp or chicken and 3 to 4 bay leaves.
  4. 4
    Cook 1 hour.
  5. 5
    Serve over steamed rice.

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