Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

• 4 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
• 2 pounds Shrimp (peeled and de-veined)
• 3 cups Okra (chopped)
• 2 Onions (chopped)
• 1 cup Tomatoes (chopped)
• 2 quarts Water
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
• Salt and Pepper to taste

• Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a pan and stir-in flour until brown.
• Toss in shrimp and stir-fry for a few minutes until turns pink. Set aside.
• Heat the remaining oil in a separate pan over medium heat.
• Stir in okra and onions; cook until okra is tender. Add tomatoes and fry for 3-4 minutes.
• Pour in water with bay leaf, garlic, salt, pepper, and the shrimp mixture.
• Simmer covered for 30 minutes on medium low heat.