2 med. onions, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced thin strips
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 c. butter
3 tbsp. flour
3 c. water
1 tbsp. instant bouillon
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. red hot sauce
1 bay leaf
1 can or pkg. okra (frozen)
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, undrained
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 1/2 lb. raw shrimp or (1 lb. cleaned)
3 c. hot cooked rice

Simmer uncovered 45 minutes. Stir in shrimp and heat covered 5 minutes. Serve over rice.