Shrimp and Okra Gumbo (Authentic Cajun Recipe) [Seafood]

Ingredients

• 1 large onion diced
• 3/4 cup bell pepper diced
• 2 celery stalks diced
• 2 heaping tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 cup cajun seasoning (nunus) to start
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups flour
• 2 pounds of shrimp
• 1.5 to 2 pounds of okra
• Cooked Rice

Directions

1. Heat up a cast iron skillet on medium high heat. Add 1 cup of oil. When a little flour sizzles, add the flour and start stirring.
2. Stir for about 25-30 minutes continuously (stopping for too long will cause the roux to burn = BAD). Lower the heat on the stove as the roux darkens.
3. Once the roux is a dark brown, turn off the heat and stir in the onions. Let the onions cook for about 3-5 minutes and then add water. Set roux aside
4. Get a large gumbo pot and add about 1.5 gallon of water and heat to boiling. Slowly stir in roux and let it dissolve.
5. Add the seasoning, celery, garlic, and bell pepper.
6. (On the side) Smother the okra to cook out all the slime.
7. Add about another half gallon of water. Add the smothered okra, stir and cover and cook over medium low heat for about 1.5 hours
8. About a half an hour before serving. Add the shrimp, turn the stove off and cover for the remaining 30 minutes.
9. Server with Rice and enjoy!

bon appetit