posted by Louisiana 05-18-98 11:10 AM
Seafood Gumbo
2 T.shortening 1 bay leaf
1 lb. fresh, canned or frozen okra 1 sprig thyme
1 onion chopped 2 qts.water
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2C. celery, chopped
1-1# can tomatoes
2 sprigs parsley chopped
1 lb. headless raw shrimp , peeled
1/2 lb.crabmeat or l dozen crabs
salt and pepper to taste
Fry okra in shortening until it ceases to "rope" (about 30 to 40 minutes). Add onions and celery; cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, parsley, bay leaf, thyme and water. Simmer for 1/2 hour. Add the shrimp and crabmeat or crabs, and simmer 30 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon file' just before serving if desired. NEVER cook file'.
Gumbo is better if cooked early in the morning and allowed to stand for several hours. Seve with cooked rice.