Shrimp/Okra Gumbo
1 lb shrimp (peeled an deveined)
1 can okra (or 1 lb, cut and cooked)
1 can diced tomatoes
2 sticks chopped celery, including leaves
1 large chopped onion
1 bunch chopped green onions, including blades
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced or crushed
1 tsp shortening
2 cups water
2 tsp Worchestershire Sauce
2 tsp catsup
Tabasco Sauce (about 5 dollops or to taste)
dash thyme
dash rosemary
bay leaf (remove before serving)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup bacon drippings
1/4 cup all purpose flour
Heat bacon drippings over medium heat, add flour slowly, and stir constantly until roux is brown.
Make a roux.
Add celery, onions, green pepper, garlic, and cook 45 minutes to 1 hour stirring occasionally.
Add okra and stir well for a few minutes.
Add water, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, catsup, tomatoes with juice, salt, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary. Simmer 30 minutes.
Add shrimp and simmer 30 minutes more.
Traditionally served over hot rice. Low carbers will want to pass on that Well worth the time!
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This was my mother's recipe. Instead of shrimp, you may use chicken, ham, or most any seafoods, or any combination therof.
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