"A crisp green salad and crusty French bread complete this shrimp gumbo meal. I always have hot sauce available when I serve this and have found that the instant microwave rice packages make the process a little easier. —Jo Ann Graham, Ovilla, Texas..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup canola oil
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3 celery ribs, chopped
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1 medium green pepper, chopped
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced okra
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4 green onions, sliced
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1 medium tomato, chopped
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1-1/2 teaspoons gumbo file powder
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Hot cooked rice