Cullen's Shrimp Oyster Grab Gumbo
1 lb Shrimp, raw, shelled
4 tbl Butter
1 lb Okra, sliced in rounds
1 lrg Onion, diced
2 tbl Flour
1 can Tomatoes, drained
2 tbl Tomato paste
1 doz oysters, and liquor
Water
1/2 tsp Red pepper
1 x Clove garlic
1/2 x Bay leaf
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1/4 tsp Thyme
1 lb Crab meat
1 tbl Worcestershire sauce
8 cup Cooked rice
Method :
Boil shrimp in water until color changes. Set aside. Into large kettle put 4
tablespoons butter. Add okra and onions and stir frequently until okra is
tender. Sprinkle with flour. Stir until smooth. Add tomatoes and paste and cook
10 minutes. To oyster liquor add water to make 8 cups. Pour into kettle. Add
seasoning (except Worcestershire) and simmer 1 hour. Then add oysters and shrimp
and cook 10 more minutes (or until edges of oysters curl) over low heat. Add
crabmeat and Worcestershire and cook 2-3 minutes more. Serve over hot fluffy
rice.