Shrimp Gumbo

Name: Shrimp Gumbo
Ingredients: 2 slices salt pork, diced; 1 lb. okra, sliced; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 lb. fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined with tail left on; 1 c. ham or chicken, diced; 5 or 6 ripe tomatoes, cut up; 1 to 2 Tbsp. file (can be obtained in stores that specialize in seasonings); salt and pepper to taste

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 slices salt pork, diced
1 lb. okra, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 lb. fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined with tail left on
1 c. ham or chicken, diced
5 or 6 ripe tomatoes, cut up
1 to 2 Tbsp. file (can be obtained in stores that specialize in seasonings)
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1

In a large, heavy skillet, cook the salt pork until crisp. Add okra, which has been salted and peppered.
2

When okra is tender, add ham or chicken, tomatoes and gumbo file.
3

Simmer slowly for 1 1/2 hours.
4

Add shrimp and cook until tender.
5

Adjust seasoning.
6

Serve over steaming hot rice.