15 oz. frozen cut okra
3 lg. onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 lb. hot sausage, sliced
2 tbsp. butter
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
16 oz. can stewed tomatoes
2 c. water
2 lbs. cleaned raw shrimp

Combine all ingredients, except shrimp. Simmer 30 minutes. Add shrimp; simmer an additional 15 minutes. Makes 6 servings.