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Shrimp gumbo

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Categories: Creole & Cajun, Seafood, Shrimp, Southern
Yield: 8
Rating: 0
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Ingredients:
2 lbsSHRIMP, UNCOOKED
4 eachSTRIPS BACON
2 tbspFLOUR
3 cupSLICED OKRA
2 eachGREEN PEPPERS, CHOPPED
2 eachONIONS, CHOPPED
2 tbspCORN OIL
1 each#2 CAN TOMATOES
2 quartWATER
1 eachBAY LEAF
1 tspSALT
3 eachCLOVES GARLIC
1 xCAYENNE OR TABASCO TO TASTE
Procedures:
1Peel and devein shrimp.
2Cook bacon.
3Make a dark roux with bacon drippings and flour.
4Add shrimp to roux and stir together for several minutes.
5Set aside.
6Smother peppers, onions, and okra in oil.
7When okra is almost tender, add tomatoes and blend well.
8Add roux and shrimp mixture.
9Blend.
10Add water, bay leaf, garlic, salt, and cayenne or tabasco to taste.
11Cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
12Let stand until ready to serve.
13Reheat slowly and serve over rice.
14Oysters or crabmeat, drained, may be added during the final 15 minutes if desired.
 
 
 
 

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