Crab gumbo

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsCrabmeat
1mediumOnion; chopped
1largeStalk celery; chopped
1cloveGarlic; finely chopped
¼cupMargarine or butter; 1/2 stick
6cupsCanned whole tomatoes; Three 1-pound cans; or equivalent
1packFrozen okra; (10 oz)
1Bay leaf
2teaspoonsSalt
1teaspoonSugar
½teaspoonWhole thyme
¼teaspoonChili powder
¼teaspoonPepper
3cupsHot cooked rice

Directions

Recipe by: The Maryland Seafood Cookbook.

Remove all cartilage from Crabmeat. In a 4 or 5 quart pot, cook onion, celery and garlic in butter or margarine until tender. Add tomatoes, okra and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add Crabmeat and heat through. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Formatted for you by: Bill Webster