Shrimp Gumbo

• 1 lb. raw Gulf shrimp, peeled and cleaned (other seafoods such as blue crab meat or fresh finfish can be combined with, or substituted for shrimp)
• 2 c. fresh okra, sliced, or 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen okra, sliced
• 1/3 c. shortening
• 2/3 c. green onion, sliced (including tops)
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 2 c. hot water
• 1 c. canned tomatoes
• 2 whole bay leaves
• 6 drops liquid hot pepper sauce
• 1 1/2 c. cooked rice

1. Saute okra in shortening for 10 minutes or until okra appears dry, stirring constantly.
2. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper and shrimp.
3. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add water, tomatoes and bay leaves. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Remove bay leaves and add liquid hot pepper sauce.
6. Serve over rice.
7. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

shrimp, fresh okra, shortening, green onion, garlic, salt, pepper, water, tomatoes, bay leaves, pepper, rice

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=642877 (may not work)