Shrimp Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. oil
2 c. sliced, fresh okra
10 oz. pkg. frozen okra, sliced
1 lb. fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
2/3 c. chopped green onions and tops
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
freshly ground black pepper
2 c. water
1 c. canned tomatoes
2 whole bay leaves
6 drops Tabasco sauce
1 1/2 c. cooked rice

Preparation

Saute okra in oil 10 minutes.
Add shrimp, onions, garlic and pepper. Cook about 5 minutes.
Add water, tomatoes and bay leaves; cover and simmer 20 minutes.