Galveston Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. shrimp, shelled and left raw
2 c. okra (fresh), sliced or 1 (10 oz.) pkg.
1/4 c. salad oil or part butter
2/3 c. green onions and tops, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp. salt (hold until last)
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1 pt. tomatoes, chopped
1 Tbsp. gumbo file
1 tsp. thyme or more to taste
1/4 tsp. hot pepper flakes
6 Tbsp. tomato paste or more to taste
4 c. stock

Preparation

Saute okra in shortening, about 10 minutes, or until okra appears dry, stirring constantly.
Add green onions, garlic and ground black pepper.
Cook about 5 minutes.
Add stock, tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, gumbo file and red pepper flakes.
Simmer 1 hour or longer.
Add shrimp and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
Serve over cooked rice.
Serves 6.