Scallop Gumbo

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Yield: 6-8 Servings

Ingredients:
2 pounds small scallops
2 pounds fresh okra, sliced 1/4" slices
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium bell peppers, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
4 tablespoons cooking oil
3 tablespoons flour
3 medium tomatoes, cut up
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. 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.

2. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Slowly stir in 1 quart of water. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add cut-up tomatoes, okra and celery. Cover and cook about 30 min, until vegetables are done.

3. Add scallops and simmer an additional 6 minuntes.

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

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