Louisiana Fish Fry Recipes

Shrimp & Okra Gumbo

A true Creole Dish.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 lbs. fresh peeled shrimp
• 2 cups fresh diced okra
• 2 Tbsp. oil
• 1 stick margarine
• 4 Tbsp. flour
• Louisiana Fish Fry Cajun Seasoning to taste
• 1 bell pepper chopped
• 2 sticks celery
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 Tbsp. Worecestershire sauce
• 1 Tbsp. chopped green onions
• 1 onion
• Louisiana Fish Fry Gumbo File

DIRECTIONS:

1. Fry okra in 2 tbsp. oil for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Remove okra from pot and set aside.
3. Add margarine and flour to make a roux in the same pot.
4. Add vegetables and okra and cook 5 minutes until wilted.
5. Add 3qts water and Worecestershire sauce and cook 1 to 2 hours.
6. Add shrimp and cook 30 minutes .
7. Add cajun seasoning to taste.
8. Serve with boiled rice and garnish with green onions and a sprinkling of gumbo file.