Shrimp Gumbo

Ingredients

• 2 lb shrimp
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 3 c okra chopped or 1 Tbsp file
• 2 onions chopped
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 1 can tomatoes
• 2 qt water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 pods garlic optional
• red pepper optional

Directions

1. Peel shrimp uncooked and devein
2. Make roux dark of flour and oil
3. Add shrimp to this for a few minutes stirring constantly
4. Set aside