Shrimp Gumbo

Name: Shrimp Gumbo
Ingredients: 1 lb. raw Gulf shrimp, peeled and cleaned (other seafoods such as blue crab meat or fresh finfish can be combined with, or substituted for shrimp); 2 c. fresh okra, sliced, or 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen okra, sliced; 1/3 c. shortening; 2/3 c. green onion, sliced (including tops); 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 2 c. hot water; 1 c. canned tomatoes; 2 whole bay leaves; 6 drops liquid hot pepper sauce; 1 1/2 c. cooked rice

12 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. raw Gulf shrimp, peeled and cleaned (other seafoods such as blue crab meat or fresh finfish can be combined with, or substituted for shrimp)
2 c. fresh okra, sliced, or 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen okra, sliced
1/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. green onion, sliced (including tops)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 c. hot water
1 c. canned tomatoes
2 whole bay leaves
6 drops liquid hot pepper sauce
1 1/2 c. cooked rice

Directions

1

Saute okra in shortening for 10 minutes or until okra appears dry, stirring constantly.
2

Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper and shrimp.
3

Cook for 5 minutes.
4

Add water, tomatoes and bay leaves. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
5

Remove bay leaves and add liquid hot pepper sauce.
6

Serve over rice.
7

Makes 4 to 6 servings.