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  1. 1 pound fresh okra -- sliced

  2. 1/4 cup plus 2 tbs. butter melted -- melted and divided

  3. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

  4. 1 bunch green onions -- sliced

  5. 1/2 cup chopped celery

  6. 2 garlic cloves -- minced

  7. 2 quarts water

  8. 1 can whole tomatoes -- undrained and chopped -- (16-oz.)

  9. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  10. 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

  11. 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

  12. 1 sprig fresh thyme

  13. 1 bay leaf

  14. 1 pound unpeeled medium-size fresh -- shrimp

  15. 1/2 pound fresh crabmeat -- drained and flaked hot cooked rice gumbo file' --

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  1. Preparation : Cook okra in 2 tbs. butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until lightly browned. Set aside. Combining remaining 1/4 cup butter and flour in a large Dutch oven; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until roux is chocolate colored (20 to 25 minutes). Stir in green onions, celery, and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are tender. Add okra, water, and next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Peel and devein shrimp; add shrimp and crabmeat to okra mixture. Simmer an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and discard bay leaf. Serve gumbo over rice. Add gumbo file', if desired

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