Mama's Seafood Gumbo

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I'm posting this for safe keeping. my mama makes the best gumbo i have ever tasted. i haven't known anyone who didn't think this was the best!! it does not require a roux, as many gumbo recipes do. i usually double this recipe and freeze.

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Steps

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Fry okra in oil for 30-45 minute.

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Add onions and celery and cook until soft.

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Stir in tomato sauce , parsley , bay leaf , thyme and water.

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Simmer 30 minute.

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Add shrimp , crabmeat and oysters.

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Simmer another 30 minute.

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Serve over rice.

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Ingredients

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crisco cooking oil, okra, onion, green onion, celery, tomato sauce, parsley, bay leaf, thyme, water, shrimp, crabmeat, oyster, salt and pepper