Cajun Shrimp and Oyster Gumbo

A tasty gumbo recipe that combines oyster, shrimps, okra and seasonings.

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Ingredients:
3 tablespoons oil
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
16 ounces can tomatoes with juices
10 oz frozen okra, thawed and cut across
1 pound medium shrimp, cleaned an deveined (reserve shells)
1 pint shucked oysters
3 cups hot cooked rice

Stock:
2 quarts water
2 slices lemon
2 dried red chilies
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Shrimp shells
Oyster liquor

Directions:

1. Prepare stock: In a large stock pot,combine water, lemon, dried red chilies, salt, bay leaf, thyme, shrimp shells and oyster liquor. Bring to a boil. Cook at a low boil, uncovered, until mixture is reduced to about 3 cups, about 25 to 30 minutes. Strain and discard seasonings and shrimp shells.

2. To make roux: Combine flour and oil in a large heavy pan or Dutch oven. Cook and stir over medium high heat until roux turns a dark,rich red brown color but is not scorched, 15 to 20 minutes.

3. Stir in onion and garlic. Cook and stir until soft. Add green pepper, parsley, salt, thyme, cayenne pepper and pepper sauce. Cook and stir 5 minutes longer.

4. Gradually, whisk in about 2 cups warm stock and tomatoes. Return to a boil and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Add okra. Simmer just until okra is tender, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and oysters. Simmer just until edges of oysters curl and shrimp is pink and opaque, 5 to 8 minutes. Do not overcook seafood. Remove from heat.

6. To serve, mound hot rice in soup plates and ladle gumbo over the top.

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