GREENBOW COUNTY OKRA GUMBO

      Title: GREENBOW COUNTY OKRA GUMBO
  Categories: Shrimp, Soups, Bubba gump
       Yield: 2 &1/2 qts.
  
       1 lb Fresh okra, sliced
     1/4 c  Plus 2 tbs. butter melted
            - melted & divided
     1/4 c  All-purpose flour
       1 bn Green onions, sliced
     1/2 c  Chopped celery
       2    Garlic cloves, minced
       2 qt Water
       1 cn (16-oz.) whole tomatoes,
            - undrained & chopped
       1 tb Chopped fresh parsley
   1 1/2 ts Salt
     1/2 ts Ground red pepper
       1    Sprig fresh thyme
       1    Bay leaf
       1 lb Unpeeled medium-size fresh
            - shrimp
     1/2 lb Fresh crabmeat, drained &
            - flaked
            Hot cooked rice
            Gumbo File' (optional)
  
   Cook okra in 2 tbs. butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat,
   stirring constantly, until lightly browned. Set aside.
   
   Combining remaining 1/4 cup butter and flour in a large Dutch oven;
   cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until roux is chololate
   colored (20 to 25 minutes). Stir in green onions, celery, and garlic;
   cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are tender. Add okra,
   water, and next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and
   simmer, uncovered, 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
   
   Peel and devein shrimp; add shrimp and crabmeat to okra mixture.
   Simmer an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and
   discard bay leaf. Serve gumbo over rice. Add gumbo file', if desired.
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