Shrimp Gumbo

• 2 Tbsp. Crisco oil
• 1 Tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 lb. shrimp
• 1 c. chopped celery
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 1/2 lb. fresh okra, sliced
• 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes
• 4 c. water
• 2 bay leaves
• salt and pepper
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1/2 lb. lobster meat
• hot cooked rice

1. Combine 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons Crisco oil and flour in medium skillet.
2. Stir constantly until rich, dark brown.
3. Stir in shrimp.
4. Cook a few minutes.
5. Set aside.
6. Heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in large saucepan on medium heat.
7. Add celery and onions.
8. Cook until soft and transparent.
9. Add okra.
10. Cook until okra ceases to rope, about 30 minutes.
11. Add undrained tomatoes, water, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
12. Stir in shrimp mixture. Cover.
13. Simmer 30 minutes, adding tomato paste after 15 minutes. Add lobster meat.
14. Remove bay leaves before serving.
15. Serve in flat bottom bowls over rice.

crisco oil, allpurpose flour, shrimp, celery, onions, fresh okra, tomatoes, water, bay leaves, salt, tomato paste, lobster meat, rice

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=567314 (may not work)