(see below for Crockpot and cheaper variations)

Gumbo

1 lb okra – frozen sliced

1 onion

1 green pepper

½ cup celery

4 cups water

1 lb shrimp

½ lb crab claws

2 cans diced tomatoes

1 sm can tomato sauce

Lots of Old Bay (1-2 Tablespoons)

Bay leaves

Garlic powder

Using a few tablespoons evoo, fry okra for about 20 minutes. Chop the veggies. Add to okra. Cook until translucent and okra is no longer “ropey”. Add everything but seafood. Bring to boil. Add seafood and simmer for about 30 minutes. Makes about 8 bowls of gumbo.

Crockpot Version – Add all ingredients besides seafood to crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours (or longer). Add seafood. Cook on high until shrimp is cooked through (around 10-20 minutes). 

Slightly cheaper gumbo version (sub fish and scallops for crab claws)

Gumbo

28 oz frozen okra – frozen sliced

1 ½ – 2 onions

1 1/2-2 green pepper

1 cup celery

6 cups water

1 lb shrimp

1 lb bay scallops

piece or two of tilapia

3 cans diced tomatoes

1 large can tomato sauce

3 T Lots of Old Bay

Bay leaves

1 tsp Garlic powder

Using a few tablespoons evoo, fry okra for about 20 minutes. Chop the veggies. Add to okra. Cook until translucent and okra is no longer “ropey”. Add everything but seafood. Bring to boil. Add seafood and simmer for about 30 minutes. Makes about 8 bowls of gumbo.