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Shrimp gumbo

Makes: 8 servings
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ready In: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Gumbo's thickness is similar to that of stew. You may make it thinner by adding a cup of vegetable or chicken broth.

Ingredients
1 large onion ,1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup vegetable, oil 3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup sliced green onion, 6 pods of diced garlic
4 cups chicken broth, 1 package thawed frozen okra chopped if whole
1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground red pepper
2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 cups steaming cooked rice
fresh parsley sprigs for garnish, 1/2 cup chopped celery


Directions
Mince onions. Set aside. Snip enough parsley for 1/2 cup and set aside. Blend oil and flour in large stockpot. Cook over medium-high 10 to 15 minutes or until roux is dark brown. Add chopped onions, chopped parsley, celery, green onions and garlic to roux. Cook over medium-high heat 5 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add broth, okra, salt and red pepper. Cover, simmer 15 minutes.
Add shrimp and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve over hot rice.