Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup canola oil4 cups chopped onion2 cups chopped celery2 cups chopped green pepper1 cup sliced green onions4 cups chicken broth8 cups water4 cups sliced okra2 tablespoons paprika1 tablespoon salt2 teaspoons oregano1 teaspoon ground black pepper6 cups small shrimp, rinsed and drained, or seafood of your choice1 cup minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Preparation
In a heavy Dutch oven, combine flour and oil until smooth. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir about 10 minutes more or until mixture is reddish brown.
Add the onion, celery, green pepper and green onions; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth, water, okra, paprika, salt, oregano and pepper. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
Add shrimp and parsley. Simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes more or until seafood is done. Remove from heat; stir in Cajun seasoning.
