Greenbow county okra gumbo

 
                         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
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    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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