J'S Southern Gumbo
- 1/2 c. peanut oil
- 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 large Vidalia onion, chopped
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped
- 4 banana peppers, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chili peppers
- 1 c. chopped okra
- 2 lb. shrimp, peeled
- salt and pepper
- Cajun seasoning salt
- 3 c. cooked rice
- To make a roux, heat oil in a heavy pot or saucepan.
- Sprinkle flour into oil, stirring constantly.
- Cook over low heat for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring often.
- Cook until the mixture is the color of caramel and has a gravy like consistency.
- Add onion, bell pepper, banana peppers and garlic to the roux; cook 15 minutes. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and okra; cook an additional 15 minutes.
- Add shrimp and cook for 10 minutes.
- Season to taste.
peanut oil, allpurpose, vidalia onion, bell pepper, banana peppers, garlic, tomato sauce, tomatoes, okra, shrimp, salt, cajun seasoning salt, rice
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=585368 (may not work)