JJ’s Seafood Gumbo

Amounts and times written inside the steps are for the original quantity.

1. 01
   In a heavy 4- to 5-quart pot over medium heat, melt the butter with the oil. When it starts to bubble, stir in the flour until you have a smooth paste.
2. 02
   Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring the whole time and scraping the bottom and sides, until the roux is the color of chocolate. Watch it closely: it goes from nutty to burnt within minutes.
3. 03
   Add the onion, garlic, celery, bell pepper and tomatoes to stop the roux cooking further. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, then add the dried shrimp, spice mix and tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes.
4. 04
   Whisk in the stock gradually until it is fully blended. Add the okra, lemon juice, Worcestershire, sausage, scallops and shrimp. Simmer over very low heat for about 1 hour, stirring now and then.
5. 05
   Season with salt and pepper. Serve over the rice with a handful of Fritos on top.

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