2 lbs. shrimp
2 tbsp. oil
2 tbsp. flour
3 c. okra, chopped
2 onions, chopped
2 tbsp. oil
1 can tomatoes
2 qts. water
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. salt
3 cloves garlic (optional)
Red pepper (optional)

Peel shrimp uncooked and devein. Make roux (dark) of flour and oil. Add shrimp to this for a few minutes stirring constantly. Set aside. Smother okra and onions in oil. Add tomatoes when okra is nearly cooked. Then add water, bay leaf, garlic, salt and pepper. Add shrimp and roux to this. Cover and cook slowly for 30 minutes. Serve with brown rice. Serves 6-8.