Mammy's Shrimp Gumbo

This is the gumbo recipe I grew up eating. It is delicious! Not too overpowering. You can add more creole seasoning or hot sauce to kick it up if you prefer.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs shrimp, peeled
• 4  tablespoons flour
• 1  onion, chopped
• 2  celery ribs
• 3  green onions
• 1  bell pepper
• 1  lb okra
• 1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes
• 1 (14 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes, diced
• 1  dash  of tony chacere's  creole seasoning
• 5  cups water

Directions

1. Make a roux with bacon grease and flour. Be careful not to get it too dark. A light brown roux tastes best in my opinion.
2. Add onion, celery and bell pepper. Cook on low to soften them up a bit.
3. Add okra and cook for about 20 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes and about 5 cups of water. Cook 40 minutes.
5. Add shrimp. Cook for an additional 20 minutes.
6. Add green onion tops, and cook 10 minutes.
7. Serve over white rice.