Shrimp Gumbo

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1/4 cup Purpose Flour
• 4 oz Shrimp, peeled deveined
• 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1/4 cup Okra, chopped
• 40 g Onion, chopped
• 1 medium Tomato, diced
• 0.25 tbsp Water
• 1 leaf Bay Leaf
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Red Bell Pepper, chopped
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, ground

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over high heat, add 2 tablespoons oil and flour to the pan, and whisk together quickly.
2. Continue cooking and stirring until a dark roux forms. Stir in shrimp. Cook and stir for a few minutes, until the shrimp turns pink. Set aside.
3. In another pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Stir in okra and onions; cook until okra is tender.
4. Mix in tomatoes. Add water, bay leaf, garlic, salt, red pepper, and the shrimp mixture. Cover, and cook slowly for 30 minutes.

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