Shrimp Gumbo

Serves: 6

Cooking Time: 20 min

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 medium-sized green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup frozen okra, thawed
• 1 cup water
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed

Instructions

1. In a soup pot, melt butter over medium heat.
   
   
2. Add onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic, and cook 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
   
   
3. Stir in flour, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper, and cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, okra, and water and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   
   
4. Add shrimp and cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until shrimp are pink. Serve immediately.

Notes:

Served over rice or with some crusty bread for dunking and you've got a complete meal.