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Shrimp, Okra & Crab Gumbo Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 lbs shrimp peeled and deveined.
6 gumbo crabs(cleaned)
2 lbs Okra
1 large onion
1/4 cup Parsley
1/4 cup shallot greens
1 (#3) can diced tomatoes
1 cup flour
1 cup cooking oil
Salt, black pepper, red pepper
3/4 gallon water
Directions:
Directions:
Make roux with flour and oil, cook until golden brown.
Add onions and okra. Saute' in roux until tender. Add crabs, shrimp, water, tomatoes. Season well. Bring to a boil. Cook on medium heat for approximately 1-1/2 hours. Add parsley and shallot greens and cook another 20 minutes until desired consistency.
Serve over rice.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I normally smother my okra prior to cooking.

 

 

 

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