Seafood File Gumbo
Ingredients
1/2 C. flour
1/2 C. oil
2 C. chopped onions
1/2 C. chopped celery
1/2 C. chopped green onions
1/2 C. chopped parsley
6 toes garlic, chopped
1 1/2 qts. water
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 lbs. shrimp, peeled
1 lb. crabmeat or 6 sm. seasoned boiled crabs (cleaned for gumbo)
1 doz. oysters with juice
1 Tbsp. file
Cooking Instructions
In a 4 quart casserole dish make a roux with flour and oil (15 minutes). Saute onions and celery on high for 3 minutes then add green onions, parsley and garlic and saute 3 minutes. Stir in water and seasonings. Cover and cook on high 15 minutes. Add shrimp and crabs; reduce to medium; cook 25 minutes. Add oysters and juice; cook 10 minutes or until oysters curl. Sprinkle with file and set aside until ready to serve. Reheat gently.
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