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Seafood Gumbo

Source of Recipe

NET


List of Ingredients

SEAFOOD GUMBO

DOUBLE THIS!!!
3/4 lb. small okra pods, washed, trimmed and sliced 1/4" thick, or 1 (10 oz.) package frozen, sliced okra (do not thaw)
1/4 cup shortening or cooking oil
2/3 cup minced scallions (include some green tops)
2 cloves garlic,peeled and crushed
1(1-lb.12-oz.)can tomatoes(do not drain)
1/2 cup boiling water
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon liquid hot red pepper seasoning
1 lb.shelled and deveined raw shrimp
1/8 teaspoon file powder (usually sold at seafood counter)


Recipe



SEAFOOD GUMBO

Saute okra 2 minutes on a side in shortening in a large heavy saucepan over moderate heat until golden brown; drain on paper toweling and reserve. Add scallions and garlic to pan and stir-fry 3-5 minutes until limp. Add all remaining ingredients except okra, shrimp and file powder. Simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and flavors are well blended. Add okra and shrimp and cook 3-5 minutes, just until shrimp turn pink. Remove bay leaves, stir in file powder, and serve over boiled rice.