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Servings: 4 Servings
Total Time (median): 0 : 30 Active Time: 0 : 25
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Ingredients
Preparation
Directions:
Fry bacon until crispin a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Remove, drain on paper towels, andset aside. Pour off bacon drippings, reserving 5 T. Return the pot to theburner.
Peel and devein shrimp. Slice shrimp in half lengthwise. It will curl up like a corkscrew when cooked
Saute shrimp in 2 T. drippings for 3 min.over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Sauteonion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic in 3 T. drippings for 3 to 4 minutes,stirring constantly.
Combine flour and seasonings; stir into vegetables. Cook2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Deglaze with lemon juice, sherry, and Worcestershire, scraping up bits from the bottom of the pot.
Add the broth,and rice. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 20 minutes.
Stir in okra, scallions, shrimp, and bacon. Remove from heat and letsit for 5 minutes.
Garnish with celery leaves.
Makes: 8 Cups
Recipe By: George Ross
