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Louisiana Shrimp and Eggs Gumbo

SUBMITTED BY: lise 

This recipe calls for shrimp, but can you use squirrel, rabbit, ham, chicken, or other game for this traditional Louisiana stew. It is delicious over rice, full of okra, peppers, tomatoes, onions, and celery.

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