File Gumbo Recipe

Name: File Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. crabmeat; 2 c. peeled shrimp; 1 pt. oysters; 1/2 c. flour; 2 large onions; 2 cloves garlic; 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley; 1/4 c. oil; salt and pepper; 2 1/2 qt. water; file seasoning

Servings: persons

1 lb. crabmeat
2 c. peeled shrimp
1 pt. oysters
1/2 c. flour
2 large onions
2 cloves garlic
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1/4 c. oil
salt and pepper
2 1/2 qt. water
file seasoning

1
In a large pot, combine water, crabmeat and garlic.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
Fry shrimp in oil until firm.
4
Remove shrimp and put in the pot.
5
Saute onions in oil and add to pot.
6
Pour leftover oil into a cup and add oil to bring level back up to 1/4 cup.
7
Make a roux with the flour and oil*.
8
Slowly add roux to pot.
9
Stir and add salt, pepper and parsley.
10
Simmer for about an hour.
11
Add oysters and cook another 10 minutes.
12
Skim off fat.
13
Serve over rice. Sprinkle file over each individual serving.
14
Do not cook the gumbo after file has been added, for this will make it stringy.

384

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. crabmeat, 2 c. peeled shrimp, 1 pt. oysters, 1/2 c. flour, and more.

Yes, 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.

File Gumbo

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