Scallop Gumbo

Seafood

This gumbo is a great dish for the seafood lover.

6-8

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

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. 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. Add scallops and simmer an additional 6 minuntes. To serve, mound hot rice in soup plates and ladle gumbo over the top.

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lunch or dinner

Southern style gumbo that is to die for.