Southern Seafood Gumbo

1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bottle (46 ounces) spicy hot V8 juice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced okra, thawed
1 pound catfish fillets, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cups cooked long grain rice

In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, green pepper and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the V8 juice, tomatoes and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Stir in okra and catfish; cook 8 minutes longer. Add the shrimp; cook about 7 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Place rice in individual serving bowls; top with gumbo. Makes 12 servings.