Seafood Gumbo
["1 lb. okra, sliced", "4 Tbsp. shortening", "2 Tbsp. flour", "1 onion, chopped", "1 bunch green onions, chopped", "1/2 c. celery, chopped", "1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes", "2 sprigs parsley, chopped", "1 bay leaf", "1 sprig thyme", "2 qt. water", "salt and pepper to taste", "1 lb. shrimp, raw", "1/2 lb. crab meat or 1 doz. crabs", "1 tsp. file (if desired)"]
["Fry okra in 2 tablespoons shortening.", "In a", "large pot, make roux by cooking 2 tablespoons shortening and 2 tablespoons flour until dark brown. Add onions and celery to roux.", "Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add okra.", "Stir in tomatoes, parsley, bay leaf, thyme and water. Simmer 30 minutes. Add peeled, deveined shrimp and crabs.", "Simmer 15 minutes.", "Serve over steamed rice."]
["okra", "shortening", "flour", "onion", "green onions", "celery", "tomatoes", "parsley", "bay leaf", "thyme", "water", "salt", "shrimp", "crab meat", "file"]