Seafood Gumbo

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter and flour.
2. 2
   Make a smooth paste and stir constantly over medium heat until a rich brown.
3. 3
   Be careful not to burn.
4. 4
   Add water, tomatoes and okra (chopped fine).
5. 5
   Cook slowly for 1 hour. Add crab meat, oysters, shrimp (cleaned) and fish (boned and skinned).
6. 6
   Cook 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Add salt and pepper.
8. 8
   Soup should be thick.
9. 9
   Add steamed rice to each serving.
10. 10
    Serves 8.