Shrimp And Seafood Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. peeled and deveined shrimp, oysters and crab meat
3 qt. water
1 c. onion, finely chopped
1/2 c. bell pepper, finely chopped
1 fresh tomato, finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste (cayenne)
1 1/2 c. cooking oil
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/2 c. celery, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Roux:
Put oil in heavy iron pot over medium heat.
When oil is hot, stir in flour gradually.
Lower heat.
It is essential you stir constantly.
Stir, stir, stir until flour is golden brown. Do this over low heat.
Do not try to hurry it up.
Keep stirring after done or it will scorch.