Spicy Shrimp Gumbo

This recipe is especially good if you were raised in the south and like okra!

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped parsley
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped celery
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced green onion
• 6  minced garlic cloves
• 4  cups chicken broth
• 1 (10 ounce) package  frozen sliced okra, thaw
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 2  lbs raw small shrimp, peeled
• 3  cups  hot cooked rice
• 1  cup wild rice

Directions

1. For roux, blend oil and flour in stockpot.
2. Cook over medium heat 10-15 minutes until dark brown.
3. Add chopped onion, parsley, celery, green onions and garlic to roux.
4. Cook additional 5-10 minutes until tender.
5. Add broth, okra, salt and simmer for 15 minutes, covered.
6. Add shrimp, simmer 5 minutes more.
7. Add cooked rice, and serve.