Shrimp Stew
["2 lb. medium, cooked shrimp", "1/4 c. Wesson oil", "1/4 c. flour", "1 medium onion, chopped", "2 bell peppers, chopped", "1 Tbsp. gumbo file", "1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. black pepper", "1 c. okra, sliced"]
["Use Dutch oven size boiler; heat oil.", "Add flour; begin making your roux.", "Stir flour and oil mixture until it begins to brown, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes (adjust heat as needed). Let roux darken until it looks like it is going to burn.", "When roux is dark enough, add 1 cup of boiling water (roux will thicken).", "Stir in bell peppers and onion and cook for 10 minutes. Add another cup of boiling water and stir in gumbo file, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper.", "Cook for another 15 minutes and add shrimp; cook 15 minutes and add okra.", "Continue to cook over medium heat at a slow simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.", "Serve with rice.", "Serves 4 to 6."]
["shrimp", "Wesson oil", "flour", "onion", "bell peppers", "gumbo file", "cayenne pepper", "salt", "black pepper", "okra"]