Deconstructed Shrimp, Okra And Ham Gumbo | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 pound small okra, washed, caps and tips trimmed, and cut into 1/4-inch rounds
• 1 cup chopped, peeled and seeded fresh tomatoes, or 2 cups chopped canned tomatoes
• 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 cup chopped smoked ham
• 2 cups shrimp stock
• 2 teaspoons Essence
• 1 teaspoon file powder
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Chopped parsley, garnish
• Chopped green onions, garnish