Greenbow County Okra Gumbo

* Exported from MasterCook *

GREENBOW COUNTY OKRA GUMBO

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Shrimp Soups
Bubba gump

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Fresh okra, sliced
1/4 c Plus 2 tbs. butter melted
- melted & divided
1/4 c All-purpose flour
1 bn Green onions, sliced
1/2 c Chopped celery
2 Garlic cloves, minced
2 qt Water
1 cn (16-oz.) whole tomatoes,
- undrained & chopped
1 tb Chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Ground red pepper
1 Sprig fresh thyme
1 Bay leaf
1 lb Unpeeled medium-size fresh
- shrimp
1/2 lb Fresh crabmeat, drained &
- flaked
Hot cooked rice
Gumbo File' (optional)

Cook okra in 2 tbs. butter in a large skillet over
medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until lightly
browned. Set aside.

Combining remaining 1/4 cup butter and flour in a
large Dutch oven; cook over medium heat, stirring
constantly, until roux is chololate colored (20 to 25
minutes). Stir in green onions, celery, and garlic;
cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are
tender. Add okra, water, and next 6 ingredients. Bring
to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 2
hours, stirring occasionally.

Peel and devein shrimp; add shrimp and crabmeat to
okra mixture. Simmer an additional 10 minutes,
stirring occasionally. Remove and discard bay leaf.
Serve gumbo over rice. Add gumbo file', if desired.



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