Shrimp, Okra And Sausage Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced
1 lb. shrimp, peeled
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
4 to 6 c. smothered okra
1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. red pepper
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
1/3 c. green onions, chopped
1 to 1 1/2 qt. water

Preparation

To smother okra, slice and saute in oil until brown.
Add onions, bell pepper and garlic.
Simmer about 10 minutes.
Add tomatoes, seasonings, sausage and water.
Cook 35 to 40 minutes. Add shrimp and green onions.
Cook 10 minutes more.
Serve over cooked rice.