Texas Shrimp Gumbo

Serves 6-8
LauraLaura

ingredients

  • 3 tbs margarine
  • 1q onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 minced garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 tbs flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 can tomatoes, chopped
  • 8oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 tbs parsley
  • 1/4 tsp thyme (optional)
  • 1 1/2 lbs raw shrimp
  • pepper to taste
  • Tabasco
  • frozen pack okra

directions

  • 1

    saute 1st 4 ingredients.

  • 2

    blend in flour.

  • 3

    add tomatoes, parsley and other seasonings.

  • 4

    add okra, add tomato sauce (may need to add 1/2 can water).

  • 5

    cook on low, heat for 10-12 minutes.

  • 6

    add shrimp, cover and cook slowly for 15 minutes, or until shrimp is done.

  • 7

    serve over hot cooked rice.

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