Shrimp and Okra Gumbo
- 4 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 lbs okra, sliced crosswise
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 1 gallon hot water
- 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, chopped
- 1 (10 ounce) can Ro-Tel tomatoes, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 medium jalapeno peppers, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup of brown roux
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Heat oil in heavy saucepan.
- Add sliced onions and okra, fry until brown around the edges.
- Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until okra does not stick to pan (about 1 hour).
- Add garlic, celery, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers and brown roux.
- Simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Add 1 gallon of hot water and shrimp.
- Add salt to taste.
- Cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Serve over cooked rice.
shrimp, okra, onions, gallon hot water, tomatoes, rotel tomatoes, garlic, jalapeno peppers, celery, brown roux, oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shrimp-and-okra-gumbo-347431 (may not work)