Shrimp Gumbo

By McLean

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 medium-sized green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup frozen okra, thawed
• 1 cup water
• 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed

Preparation

Step 1

In a soup pot, melt butter over medium heat.

Add onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic and cook 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Stir in flour, chili powder, salt and cayenne pepper and cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, okra, and water and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add shrimp and cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until shrimp are pink. Serve immediately.

NOTE:
Served over rice or with some crusty bread for dunking.