Ingredients

  • 2 lb. peeled shrimp
  • 1 lb. flaked crabmeat
  • 1/3 c. flour
  • 1/3 c. liquid vegetable oil
  • 2 c. chopped onion and celery
  • 1 c. chopped bell pepper
  • 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen cut okra
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 (13 oz.) can chicken broth
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. Kitchen Bouquet
  • 2 tsp. each: garlic salt and pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. thyme
  • hot pepper sauce to taste
  • cooked rice (optional)

Method

  • To make a roux, heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet.
  • When very hot, but not smoking, add 1/2 the flour.
  • Stir constantly with a wire whisk.
  • Add remaining flour.
  • Stir rapidly until dark and smooth (don't burn).
  • Add vegetables and cook until tender. Add tomato sauce, 2 cups water and chicken broth.
  • Simmer for 1 hour.
  • Add remaining ingredients except rice.
  • Simmer 15 minutes. Serve over rice.
  • Makes 8 to 10 servings.