Shrimp Okra Gumbo

Shrimp Recipes — By gulfscapes magazine on March 5, 2008 at 11:29 am

Shrimp

Ingredients:
4 cups okra
1/2 cup oil
3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup oil
1 cup onion
3/4 cup bell pepper
1/4 cup celery
4 quarts water
salt & pepper
2 lbs. Louisiana Shrimp
1/2 cup green onion

Serves: 6
Smother okra in oil for about 20 minutes on medium heat, stirring constantly not to burn. In a large pot, make a roux by browning the flour and oil until they reach a medium brown color. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery and sauté until they wilt. Add okra and water and season with salt and pepper. Cook on medium heat for 1 hour. Add shrimp and green onion tops. Cook for 20 minutes at medium boil. Serve over rice.

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