Shrimp-Collard Gumbo

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Course : Gumbo
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4 - 6
 

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons salad oil -- divided
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp -- , peeled and deveined
1 bunch collard greens -- torn
10 ounces frozen cut okra
2 medium onions -- chopped
16 ounces tomatoes
1 1/4 quarts water
3 cloves garlic -- crushed
1 piece bay leaf
1 dash red pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt
 

Preparation:

In small skillet make a roux of 2 tablespoons oil and flour. Add shrimp and cook until pink is gone, stirring constantly. Set aside. In 4-quart saucepot, cook collard greens, okra and onions in remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add tomatoes, water, garlic, red pepper sauce, bay leaf and salt. Stir. Add shrimp and roux. Cover and cook slowly for the remaining time. Let simmer until ready to serve. Approximately 22 minutes.