Seafood Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 gal. hot water
3 Tbsp. shortening (oil)
2 Tbsp. plain flour
1 lb. okra
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 lb. crabmeat
1 lb. smoked sausage, cut in pieces
cayenne pepper to taste
salt to taste

Preparation

Cut okra in pieces and fry in a little shortening until free of slime.
Set aside.
Put hot water to heat in a large pot.