Shrimp Gumbo(Club Member: Lee Ann Mcraney)

• 3 to 5 lb. peeled shrimp
• 1 can crab meat
• 1 to 2 large onions
• 1 large clove garlic
• 1 c. chopped celery
• dash of oregano
• bay leaf
• 1 large can tomatoes
• 2 to 3 c. okra, quick browned
• 2 bell peppers, chopped
• black pepper to taste
• 1 tsp. or more sugar

1. Saute chopped onions, celery and bell peppers in small amount of oil.
2. Boil shrimp as you would to eat; peel.
3. Make very brown roux of at least 4 heaping tablespoons flour and necessary oil. Add all vegetables to shrimp.
4. Add water as desired.
5. Season to taste and simmer for 1 to 2 hours.
6. Ham, boiled chicken or smoked sausage may be used instead of shrimp or may be added in addition to shrimp.

peeled shrimp, crab meat, onions, clove garlic, celery, oregano, bay leaf, tomatoes, okra, bell peppers, black pepper, sugar

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1036961 (may not work)