{ note to French chefs and purists don't jump me because this isn't authentic Cajun— I'm just making something to eat here...OK?}
Roux : equal amounts of fat and flour cooked over low heat, stirring constantly, until it is brown. Heat 4 tsp. [2 tsp bacon fat and 2 tsp. olive oil] of oil in a large pot.
Add 2 Tbs flour stir until light brown.
Add chopped onion, Bell pepper and celery, cook until onion is starting to turn clear.
Pour in 1 can of Chicken and Rice soup and one can of water.
Salt, pepper,onion powder, garlic powder, dash of wostershire sauce, dash of hot sauce.
Add chopped okra.
Simmer one hour, add water if it needs, then turn heat up and add shrimp.
In about 3 minutes if shrimp is done serve over rice with garlic toast or hush puppies.
Who are you kidding? If you can make a good roux, YOU can cook! Thanks for the recipe, and Merry Christmas to you!