Shrimp Gumbo



INGREDIENTS:

2 lb SHRIMP, UNCOOKED

4 ea STRIPS BACON

2 tb FLOUR

3 c  SLICED OKRA

2 ea GREEN PEPPERS, CHOPPED

2 ea onions, CHOPPED

2 tb CORN OIL

1 ea #2 CAN tomatoES

2 qt WATER

1 ea BAY LEAF

1 ts salt

3 ea CLOVES GARLIC

1 x  CAYENNE OR TABASCO TO TASTE

DIRECTIONS:

1. Peel and devein shrimp. Cook bacon. Make a dark
roux with bacon

2. drippings and flour. Add shrimp to roux and stir
together for

3. several minutes. Set aside. Smother peppers,
onions, and okra

4. in oil. When okra is almost tender, add tomatoes
and blend well.

5. Add roux and shrimp mixture.  Blend.  Add water,
bay leaf,

6. garlic, salt, and cayenne or tabasco to taste.
Cover and simmer

7. gently for 30 minutes to 1 hour.  Let stand until
ready to serve.

8. Reheat slowly and serve over rice.  Oysters or
crabmeat, drained,

9. may be added during the final 15 minutes if
desired.



Shrimp Gumbo