Crawfish File Gumbo Recipe

Name: Crawfish File Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. oil; 1 c. flour; 1 c. chopped celery; 1 c. chopped onions; 1 gal. water; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1 (10 oz.) can Ro-Tel tomatoes; 1 lb. crawfish tails with fat; 1 lb. claw crabmeat; 1/2 c. bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 c. green onion tops, chopped; 1/2 c. parsley; garlic, salt and pepper to taste; file

Servings: persons

1 c. oil
1 c. flour
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped onions
1 gal. water
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
2 Tbsp. butter
1 (10 oz.) can Ro-Tel tomatoes
1 lb. crawfish tails with fat
1 lb. claw crabmeat
1/2 c. bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c. green onion tops, chopped
1/2 c. parsley
garlic, salt and pepper to taste
file

1
Heat oil in a large black pot.
2
Add flour to oil.
3
Make a dark roux.
4
Add celery and onions.
5
Saute 30 minutes.
6
Add water. Brown tomato paste in butter.
7
Cook until it loses its bright red color.
8
Add 1/2 to 3/4 can Ro-Tel tomatoes.
9
Add this mixture to other pot and simmer 1 hour.
10
Add crawfish, crabmeat, green onion tops, bell pepper and parsley.
11
Adjust seasonings and simmer about 30 minutes.
12
This is a thin gumbo.
13
To thicken, add cornstarch, dissolved in water.
14
Serve over rice.
15
Add file to finished bowl.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. oil, 1 c. flour, 1 c. chopped celery, 1 c. chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Crawfish File Gumbo falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crawfish File Gumbo

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