Shrimp Gumbo(Club Member: Lee Ann Mcraney) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 to 5 lb. peeled shrimp
1 can crab meat
1 to 2 large onions
1 large clove garlic
1 c. chopped celery
dash of oregano
bay leaf
1 large can tomatoes
2 to 3 c. okra, quick browned
2 bell peppers, chopped
black pepper to taste
1 tsp. or more sugar

Preparation

Saute chopped onions, celery and bell peppers in small amount of oil.
Boil shrimp as you would to eat; peel.
Make very brown roux of at least 4 heaping tablespoons flour and necessary oil. Add all vegetables to shrimp.
Add water as desired.
Season to taste and simmer for 1 to 2 hours.
Ham, boiled chicken or smoked sausage may be used instead of shrimp or may be added in addition to shrimp.