Hearty Seafood Gumbo

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Ellen Brooke

3 pounds medium shrimp, heads on

2 pounds claw crab meat, picked for shells

4 crab bodies, if available

2 large onions, coarsely chopped

2 green bell peppers, coarsely chopped

1 medium head celery, coarsely chopped including leaves

2 ½ pounds okra, fresh if available, cut in ¼ -inch pieces, or frozen cut okra, thawed

¾ cup vegetable oil or bacon grease

1 cup all-purpose flour

8 cups shrimp or seafood stock, heated

2 to 3 teaspoons salt, or to taste

1 tablespoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons dried thyme

4 bay leaves

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

2 tablespoons Creole Seasoning

2 to 3 tablespoons Pepper Hot Sauce

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 cups green onions, finely chopped

½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

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