SHRIMP GUMBO IV

SHRIMP GUMBO IV


2n Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 lbs. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
3 cups chopped okra
2 onions, chopped
1 (14-5-oz.) can diced tomatoes
2 quarts water
1 bay leaf
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1 red bell pepper, chopped
ground black pepper to taste


In a large skillet over high heat, add 2 Tbsp. oil and flour to the pan, and whisk together quickly. Continue cooking and stirring until a dark roux forms. Stir in shrimp. Cook and stir for a few minutes, until shrimp turns pink. Set aside.

In another pan, heat 2 Tbsp. oil over medium heat. Mix in tomatoes. Add water, bay leaf, garlic, salt, red pepper, and the shrimp mixture. Cover and cook slowly for 30 minutes.


Yield: 8 servings.