Shrimp Gumbo(Grand Isle) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. shrimp
2 Tbsp. oil
2 Tbsp. flour
3 c. okra, chopped
2 onions, chopped
2 Tbsp. oil
1 c. celery, chopped
1 c. green pepper, chopped
1 large can tomatoes
2 qt. water
1 bay leaf
3 pods garlic, chopped
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (or more if you like it hot)

Preparation

Peel uncooked shrimp.
Refrigerate.
Make roux (dark) of flour and 2 tablespoons oil.
To make roux you must cook slowly and stir constantly.
It must be the color of chocolate when finished.
Set aside.