Shellfish Okra Gumbo

Shellfish Okra Gumbo
Main Ingredient: Shellfish

Cuisine: Southern Creole and Cajun

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Shellfish Okra Gumbo ingredients

  • 2⁄3 c Peanut oil
  • 3 lb Fresh okra
  • 1⁄3 c flour
  • 4 c Onions
  • 1 t Tomato paste
  • 2 lb tiger prawn
  • 1 pt oyster
  • 1 lb crab meat
  • 1 c Smoked ham
  • 1⁄2 c parsley
  • 2 T garlic
  • 3 Bay leaf
  • 1 c Celery
  • 1 t Salt
  • 1⁄2 t white pepper

Cooking Shellfish Okra Gumbo

1. Heat half of oil in a skillet, over a medium flame.
2. Add okra, heat and stir for 6-8 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Heat remaining oil in a heavy saucepot, over a medium flame add flour, heat and stir to a rich medium brown color.
5. Add onions, tomato paste, and water-mix well.
6. Add remaining ingredients-mix well.
7. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 60 minutes.
8. Serve hot, with hot-cooked rice, and tabasco sauce to the side.