Big O'S Gumbo Girls' Superbowl Swamp Soup

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   GUMBO DIRECTIONS:

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   In large stock pot heat ready made roux over medium high heat. If creating a dark roux, combine 1 cup flour with one cup vegetable oil. Heat in pot whisking constantly over medium high heat until it becomes dark brown. When either roux is heated, immediately, add onions, celery, bell peppers, and garlic. Stirring not to burn the roux, cook until onions are clear. Add the water, shrimp stock , and the liquid from oysters to roux mixture, bring to a boil, and cook 30-40 minutes. Add salt, red and black pepper to taste. Reduce to medium heat, add crabmeat, crawfish, and shrimp in that order. Cook 5 minutes. Darken with Kitchen Bouquet, one teaspoon at a time to create a medium dark brown color. Add Zatarain's Creole Seasoning to taste. Add oysters, green onions, and parsley. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. Spoon into bowl over cooked rice. Sprinkle file' on top and add a dash or two of Tabasco sauce for flavoring if desired.

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   SHRIMP STOCK DIRECTIONS:

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   Combine all in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce to medium high heat and cook about 30 minutes. Strain stock into a container. May freeze until ready to use.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.