Hank’s Cajun Gumbo
Peel shrimp. Cut okra into slices. Chop onion, bell pepper and celery coarsely. Sauté onions, peppers and celery in oil in large pot (old cast iron pot is best). When onions start to become translucen
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh shrimp
- 1 lb crab meat (whole boiled, cleaned crab or crab claws can be substituted)
- 1 lb fresh okra (frozen cut okra can be used)
- 1 medium onion
- 1 medium bell pepper
- 2 stalks of celery
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tsp File (if available)
- 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped (a can of cooked tomatoes can be substituted)
- 16 oz can tomato sauce
- Salt to taste
- 3 T olive oil
- 4 cups water (more can be added if gumbo becomes too thick)
Instructions
- 1
Peel shrimp.
- 2
Cut okra into slices.
- 3
Chop onion, bell pepper and celery coarsely.
- 4
Sauté onions, peppers and celery in oil in large pot (old cast iron pot is best).
- 5
When onions start to become translucent, add okra. Cook until it loses its sliminess then add shrimp.
- 6
Peel and chop garlic and add to pot.
- 7
When shrimp turn pink, add tomatoes, sauce, water and seasoning.
- 8
Bring to boil and then simmer about 20 minutes.
- 9
Add crab. Simmer 5 more minutes.
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