File And Okra Seafood Gumbo(Serves 10) Recipe

Name: File And Okra Seafood Gumbo(Serves 10)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large red, yellow or white onions, chopped finely; 2 bunches green onions, chopped finely; 3 medium bell peppers, chopped finely; 4 cloves garlic, chopped finely; 1/4 lb. okra, cut into small wheels; 6 bay leaves; 1 fresh tomato, chopped; 2 lb. peeled shrimp; 5 cooked, seasoned and peeled crabs; 12 raw oysters; 1 lb. lump white crab meat; 2 Tbsp. file; 5 Tbsp. flour; 1/2 c. vegetable oil; 2 c. long grain white rice; salt to taste; black pepper to taste; red pepper to taste; Tabasco to taste; chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

2 large red, yellow or white onions, chopped finely
2 bunches green onions, chopped finely
3 medium bell peppers, chopped finely
4 cloves garlic, chopped finely
1/4 lb. okra, cut into small wheels
6 bay leaves
1 fresh tomato, chopped
2 lb. peeled shrimp
5 cooked, seasoned and peeled crabs
12 raw oysters
1 lb. lump white crab meat
2 Tbsp. file
5 Tbsp. flour
1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 c. long grain white rice
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
red pepper to taste
Tabasco to taste
chopped fresh parsley

1
In a large soup or stew pot over medium heat, saute the peeled shrimp in vegetable oil (season the shrimp well with salt and pepper before cooking).
2
When cooked, remove from pot.
3
Be sure not to overcook.
4
Saute the already steamed or boiled peeled crabs and claws in the same oil.
5
Remove from pot after about 1 minute of cooking.
6
Next, make a roux.
7
Brown the flour in the vegetable oil.
8
Watch closely not to burn.
9
Keep stirring.
10
Add the chopped onions and bell pepper (keep some of the green onions for garnish when serving).
11
Saute several minutes until the onions and bell peppers are very soft.

1058

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large red, yellow or white onions, chopped finely, 2 bunches green onions, chopped finely, 3 medium bell peppers, chopped finely, 4 cloves garlic, chopped finely, and more.

Yes, File And Okra Seafood Gumbo(Serves 10) 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.

File And Okra Seafood Gumbo(Serves 10)

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