Shrimp Gumbo

• 2 lb. shrimp
• 8 slices diced bacon
• 2 large onions
• 2 or 3 cloves garlic
• 1 1/2 c. chopped celery
• 1 bell pepper
• 8 pods okra
• 1 can Italian tomato paste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 c. rice
• 3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 c. catsup
• 2 bay leaves
• a few drops hot sauce
• 2 Tbsp. flour thickening

1. Fry diced bacon until crisp; remove from pot.
2. Drain off fat. Add onions and celery to remaining grease; fry until golden brown. Add tomatoes, catsup, garlic, bell pepper, okra, sauces and bay leaves.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Add 1 pint boiling water; let cook slowly for an hour or more.
5. Add 2 tablespoons flour thickening; let simmer for a few minutes.
6. About 25 minutes before serving, add shrimp, salt and pepper.
7. Just before serving, add crisp bacon.
8. Serve with plain boiled rice.

shrimp, bacon, onions, garlic, celery, bell pepper, okra, italian tomato, salt, rice, worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, catsup, bay leaves, flour thickening

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=804537 (may not work)