1 lb. raw or frozen deveined shrimp
2 c. sliced fresh okra or 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen okra
1/2 c. shortening
2/3 c. chopped green onions and tops
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 can tomatoes
2 c. hot water (chicken broth preferred)
2 whole bay leaves
6 drops Tabasco
1 1/2 c. cooked rice

Saute okra in shortening about 10 minutes or until dry, stirring constantly. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper and shrimp. Cook 5 minutes. Add water (chicken stock), tomatoes and bay leaves. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove bay leaves and add Tabasco. Serve with rice.