Shrimp Gumbo

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 lbs chopped okra
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can Rotel tom. with green chili’s
• 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
•  2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon each Pepper, Cayenne, Thyme
• 1 bay leave
• 10 cups water

INSTRUCTIONS

1 – Season shrimp with salt, pepper, cayenne and set aside

2 – Heat oil in large pot over medium heat and saute okra for 20 minutes, add tomato paste, onion , garlic, celery and pepper and saute for 15 minutes more.

3 – Add water, bring to boil and reduce heat to low, simmer 45 minutes, add shrimp and simmer for 10 minutes more.