Seafood Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. okra, sliced
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. butter, melted and divided
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1/2 c. chopped celery
2 cloves garlic
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained)
1 lb. unpeeled medium shrimp
hot, cooked rice
1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/2 to 1 tsp. red pepper
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 qt. water
1/2 lb. fresh crabmeat

Preparation

Saute okra in 2 tablespoons butter until lightly browned.
Set aside.
Combine remaining 1/4 cup butter and flour in large skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until brown colored (20 to 25).
Stir in green onions, celery and garlic; cook until vegetables are tender.
Combine okra, tomatoes and next 6 ingredients into large Dutch oven.
Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 2 hours, stirring once.