How to Make Shrimp Gumbo

Make this shrimp gumbo filled with flavor and spice fo4 a hearty meal.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 pounds shrimp (deveined)
• 1 red pepper
• 1 chopped onion
• Butter
• 1 small can of okra
• 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 small can of tomatoes
• 1/3 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• Dash of thyme
• Dash of sage
• 1/4 teaspoon marjoram
• Chopped clove of garlic

1. Melt about 2 tablespoons of butter in pot. Stir 2 tablespoons of flour into the butter.

2. Add enough water to the mixture to form gravy.

3. In a small skillet, saute okra in 2 tablespoons butter, then add to gravy mixture.

4. Add tomatoes, green pepper, onion, celery, garlic, red pepper, and shrimp to gravy next. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

5. Cover with 2 cups of water; simmer for 1 hour.

6. After 1 hour remove red pepper; and add marjoram, thyme, and the sage. Simmer for 30 more minutes. Serve with steamed rice. Recipe is for 4 to 6 servings.

Tips & Warnings

• Always wash your hands after handling peppers.
• If you don't like okra, just omit it from the recipe.

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