1 lg. can tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 lg. onions, chopped
2 (10 oz.) boxes frozen okra
1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. shortening
2 qts. water
2 pods garlic, minced
5 lbs. shrimp, cleaned
1 pkg. imitation crabmeat
Salt, pepper and Tabasco to taste

Prepare roux in heavy skillet, adding flour to hot shortening and stirring constantly over medium heat until well browned. Transfer to large pot, add tomatoes, tomato sauce and water - cook 5 minutes. Add celery, bell pepper, okra, onions and garlic - cook 10 minutes.

Add shrimp, crabmeat and season with salt, pepper and Tabasco sauce. Cook for 30 minutes longer, adding additional water if too thick. Serve over rice.