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

Method

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