Instructions: Yields 1 gallon

Make a roux with the flour and shortening. Add garlic and cook until golden brown. Add onion, bell pepper, celery and cook until transparent. Add shrimp and tomato sauce, simmer 10 minutes, stir in water and blend well.

Add all other ingredients except okra and oysters. Cook 1 hour, add okra and cook 20 minutes. Add oysters and cook 10 mins longer. Serve in s soup bowl over steamed rice.

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