Shrimp Gumbo

12 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. shrimp
  • 2 Tbsp. oil
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 3 c. okra, chopped, or 1 Tbsp. file
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. oil
  • 3 pods garlic (optional)
  • 1 can tomatoes
  • 2 qt. water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • red pepper (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Peel shrimp, uncooked and deveined.
  2. 2
    Make a roux (dark) of flour and oil.
  3. 3
    Add shrimp to this for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. 4
    Set aside.
  5. 5
    Smother okra and onions in oil.
  6. 6
    Add tomatoes when okra is nearly cooked.
  7. 7
    Then add water, bay leaf, garlic, salt and pepper.
  8. 8
    Add shrimp and roux to this.
  9. 9
    Cover and cook slowly for 30 minutes.

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