Shrimp and Okra Bisque
| Yield: | 8 Servings |
| Categories: |
| SEASONING MIX | ||
| 3 | Whole bay leaves | |
| 2 | ts | Salt |
| 1 1/2 | ts | Dry mustard |
| 1 1/4 | ts | White pepper |
| 1 | ts | Cayenne pepper |
| 1 | ts | Dried thyme leaves |
| 1/2 | ts | Black pepper |
| 1/2 | ts | Dried sweet basil leaves |
| 1/4 | c | Plus |
| 2 | tb | Veg oil *in*all* |
| 3/4 | lb | Okra, sliced 1/4 inch thick (3 c. sliced), *in*all* |
| 3/4 | c | Finely chopped onions |
| 3/4 | c | Finely chopped green bell peppers |
| 3/4 | c | Finely chopped celery |
| 4 | tb | Unsalted butter |
| 2 | ts | Minced garlic |
| 1/4 | c | All-purpose flour |
| 5 1/2 | C., *in*all*, seafood stock | |
| 1/2 | c | Finely chopped green onions |
| 3 | Dozen peeled medium shrimp, abt. 3/4 pound |
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