Ingredients

  • 6 Tbsp. flour
  • 6 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 c. chopped bell pepper (green)
  • 2 lb. peeled raw shrimp
  • 3 qt. water
  • 1/4 bunch chopped parsley
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1/2 pt. oysters with juice
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. diced onion
  • 1/2 c. chopped celery
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 lb. claw crabmeat
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme
  • 1 can or 1 pkg. frozen okra
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • Make a roux with flour and shortening.
  • Add garlic and cook until golden brown.
  • Add onion, bell pepper and celery and cook until transparent.
  • Add shrimp and tomato sauce; simmer 10 minutes, stir in water and blend well.
  • Add all other ingredients except okra and oysters.
  • Cook 1 hour; add okra and cook 20 minutes.
  • Add oysters and cook 10 minutes longer.
  • Serve in a soup bowl over steamed rice.
  • Yield:
  • 1 gallon.