1 lb. cooked shrimp
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen okra
1/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. chopped onion
2 bay leaves
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. file powder
1 can tomato sauce
1 can canned tomatoes
6 drops Tabasco
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. hot water

Saute okra in shortening, about 10 minutes. Stir constantly. Add onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir and cook 3 minutes. Add tomato sauce, water, tomatoes, and bay leaves. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Add Tabasco, file and stir. Remove from heat. Add 1 1/2 cups cooked rice or 1/2 box cooked small shell macaroni.