Crappie Gumbo
Ingredients.
1 lb. Crappie Fillets, Cut Into Bite Size Pieces
1/4 Cup Butter
1/2 Cup Chopped Onion
1 Small Green Pepper, Chopped
1 Clove Garlic, Chopped
1/2 Cup Celery, Chopped
1 (28 oz.) Can Tomatoes
1 lb. Okra, Fresh Or Frozen
1 Cup Water
1/4 Tsp. Thyme
1/4 To 1/2 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper (Depending On Your Spice Preference)
to Taste Salt And Pepper
2 Cups Cooked Rice
To Taste Tabasco Sauce
Directions.
In Large Soup Pot, Melt The Butter. Saute The Onion, Green Pepper, Garlic, And Celery Until Tender.
Add The Tomatoes, Okra, Water, Thyme, Red Pepper, Salt, And Pepper. Simmer For 20 Minutes. Stir Occasionally.
Add The Crappie And Cook For 10 - 15 Minutes Or Until The Fish Starts To Flake.
Serve Over Cooked Rice In Individual Bowls. Season To Taste With Tabasco Sauce.
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