Shrimp Gumbo
["2 lb. shrimp", "2 Tbsp. oil", "2 Tbsp. flour", "3 c. okra, chopped or 1 Tbsp. file", "2 onions, chopped", "2 Tbsp. oil", "1 can tomatoes", "2 qt. water", "1 bay leaf", "1 tsp. salt", "3 pods garlic (optional)", "red pepper (optional)"]
["Peel shrimp (uncooked) and devein.", "Make roux (dark) of flour and oil.", "Add shrimp to this for a few minutes, stirring constantly.", "Set aside."]
["shrimp", "oil", "flour", "okra", "onions", "oil", "tomatoes", "water", "bay leaf", "salt", "garlic", "red pepper"]