Shrimp Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. shrimp
2 Tbsp. oil
2 Tbsp. flour
3 c. okra, chopped or 1 Tbsp. file
2 onions, chopped
2 Tbsp. oil
1 can tomatoes
2 qt. water
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. salt
3 pods garlic (optional)
red pepper (optional)

Preparation

Peel shrimp (uncooked) and devein.
Make roux (dark) of flour and oil.
Add shrimp to this for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
Set aside.