Shrimp Gumbo

Lake Shrimps are always used in making this Gumbo, the River Shrimps being too small and delicate. Purchase always about one hundred Shrimps, or a small basketful, for there are always smaller Shrimps in the pile which, when cooked, amount to little or nothing. In making Shrimp Gumbo, either “File” or Okra may be used in the combinat