Creole Shrimp Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 large white onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. oil
1 pkg. frozen okra
1 can tomatoes
6 Tbsp. oil
6 Tbsp. flour
2 lb. cleaned and deveined shrimp
2 qt. water
1 1/2 c. green onion, chopped
1 c. chopped parsley
4 bay leaves
2 tsp. thyme
salt, pepper and red pepper to taste
1 can lump crabmeat
4 bay leaves

Preparation

Saute onions and garlic in 3 tablespoons oil until tender. Add okra and tomatoes. Make a dark roux using 6 tablespoons flour and 6 tablespoons oil. Add 2 quarts water to roux. Stir constantly. Combine all ingredients except for shrimp. Cook on medium heat for 2 hours. Add shrimp and crabmeat. Cook until pink. Serves 8 to 10.