1 can shrimp
1 lg. can crabmeat, fresh - 1 lb.
1 med. onion, chopped
1 lg. stalk celery, chopped
1 clove garlic
6 c. tomatoes
1 lb. frozen okra
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. crushed pepper
3 c. hot rice

In 4 or 5 quart pot, cook onion and garlic in 1/2 cup butter. Add celery, okra, tomatoes and seasonings. Cover and simmer 1 hour. This part can be made ahead.

Before serving add crab and shrimp. Cooked chicken may be used in place of crabmeat. Heat through. Cook longer if using fresh seafood. Serve over rice.