Gumbo

Recipe Ingredients

2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Okra - washed, stemmed, and cut into 1/4" rounds
1/4 cup	59ml	Vegetable oil
		Emeril's Essence - see * Note
2 cups	125g / 4.4oz	Peeled, seeded, chopped tomatoes
1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	Chopped onions
1 cup	110g / 3.9oz	Chopped celery
		Salt - to taste
		Cayenne pepper - to taste
5		Bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon	15ml	Minced garlic
8 cups	1896ml	Water
2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
2 cups	320g / 11oz	Cooked white rice - warm
2 tablespoons	30ml	Chopped green onions

Recipe Instructions

* Note: See the "Emeril's Essence Information" recipe which is included in this collection.

In a large pot, heat the oil. Fry the okra, stirring constantly, for 10 to 12 minutes or until most of the slime disappears. Season with Emeril's Essence. Add the tomatoes, onions, and celery, stirring occasionally, cook for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are wilted. Season with salt and cayenne. Add the bay leaves, thyme, garlic and water. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook for 30 minutes.

Serve with rice and garnish with green onions and Emeril's Essence.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Source:
ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse - From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EE-2386 broadcast 10-11-1996) - Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com

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