6 tbsp. flour
1/2 c. shortening
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 c. diced onion
1/4 c. chopped bell pepper
1/2 c. chopped celery
2 lbs. peeled raw shrimp
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
3 qts. water
1 lb. claw crab meat
1/4 bunch chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. thyme
3 bay leaves
1 can or 1 pkg. frozen okra
1/2 pt. oysters with juice
Salt and pepper to taste (we add 1 can of tomatoes)

Make a roux with flour and shortening. Add garlic and cook until golden brown. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery and cook until transparent. Add shrimp and tomato sauce, simmer 10 minutes, stir in water and blend well. Add all other ingredients except okra and oysters. Cook 1 hour, add okra and cook 20 minutes. Add oysters and cook 10 minutes longer. Serve in a soup bowl over steamed rice.