Shrimp gumbo recipe

• 3 tbsp vegetable oil, plus 1 tbsp extra
• 4 tbsp plain flour
• 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 stick of celery, peeled and chopped into 1/2cm dice
• 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped into 1/2cm dice
• 200 g (7.1oz) okra, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 220 g (7.8oz) can chopped tomatoes, drained and the flesh chopped over a little
• 4 splashes Tabasco Sauce
• 1 onion, peeled and roughly chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 small handful thyme sprigs
• 1 glass white wine
• 10 black peppercorns
• 0.5 tsp fennel seeds
• 2 l (3.5pints) fish stock
• 500 g (17.6oz) raw prawns, preferably with heads on

1. First make the stock.
2. Remove the heads and shells from the prawns, de-vein them by running a knife down the back of the prawn and remove the black vein, then give them a wash.
3. Put the meat in the fridge.
4. Chop the heads and shells up a bit and with the onion and garlic fry them in the vegetable oil on a high heat for a few minutes until they begin to colour.
5. Add the tomato puree, white wine, peppercorns, fennel seeds and stock, bring to the boil and simmer gently for 1 hour.
6. Remove from the heat and strain through a sieve, pushing as much through as possible with the back of a large spoon or ladle.
7. Meanwhile make the roux.
8. In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 3 tablespoons of the vegetable oil and stir in the flour.
9. Cook on a low heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring every so often until the mixture turns a sandy colour.
10. Remove from the heat and put to one side.
11. Heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and fry the onion, celery, green pepper and okra for 3-4 minutes until they soften.
12. Add the roux, stir well and gradually add the shrimp stock, canned tomatoes and juice.
13. Season with a little salt and pepper, add a few drops of Tabasco sauce and simmer for 1 hour.
14. Add the prawns and cook for a further 5 minutes.
15. Before serving, check the seasoning and add a little more Tabasco if you wish.

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Taken from www.lovefood.com/guide/recipes/46083/shrimp-gumbo-recipe (may not work)