Ingredients

  • 2 lb. fresh shrimp
  • 3 onions
  • 1/2 c. vinegar
  • 2 qt. boiling water
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 c. okra, cut fine
  • 1 c. cooked rice
  • 6 large tomatoes, peeled
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper

Method

  • Wash shrimp.
  • Combine 2 onions, vinegar and water; heat to boiling.
  • Add shrimp and boil 15 to 20 minutes or until pink. Remove shrimp; shell and clean.
  • Save the stock.
  • Chop remaining onion and brown in butter, then blend in flour and add okra.
  • Add strained stock slowly, stirring constantly.
  • Add rice, tomatoes, seasonings and shrimp.
  • Simmer until okra and tomatoes are cooked. Remove the bay leaves.
  • This will generously serve 8.