Shrimp Gumbo

Ingredients

• 6 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 2 inch chunks
• 3 stalks celery, with leaves,cut into 2 inch pieces
• 6 scallions, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lb spicy sausage, cut into chunks and fried
• 8 ounces fresh okra, trimmed and sliced into 1 inch pieces or

  1 (10 ounce) package frozen sliced okra

• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 3 cups vegetable broth

Directions

1. 1

   Combine garlic, pepper, celery, scallions, chili powder, thyme, and oil into a 2-1/2 quart microwave-safe casserole dish.

2. 2

   Cover with plastic wrap.

3. 3

   Cook at 100% for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Prick plastic to release steam.

5. 5

   Remove from oven and uncover.

6. 6

   Mound vegetable in the center of the dish.

7. 7

   Arrange shrimp and sausage around vegetables and place okra in the center, on top of the vegetables.

8. 8

   Pour tomatoes over shrimp.

9. 9

   Cover tightly with plastic wrap.

10. 10

    Cook for 3 minutes.

11. 11

    Prick plastic.

12. 12

    Stir ingredients well.

13. 13

    Continue cooking for 2 minutes.

14. 14

    Prick plastic.

15. 15

    Remove from oven.

16. 16

    Uncover and add broth.

17. 17

    Cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes or until hot.