File Gumbo Recipe

Name: File Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 lb. chicken gizzards; 1 lb. shrimp; 1 lb. hot sausage; 1 lb. smoked sausage; 1 doz. oysters; 1 lb. chicken necks; 1/2 c. diced onions; 1/4 c. garlic; 1/4 c. green onion; 1/4 c. parsley; 1 lb. ham chunks; 6 crabs; salt and pepper; 1/4 c. celery

Servings: persons

1 lb. chicken gizzards
1 lb. shrimp
1 lb. hot sausage
1 lb. smoked sausage
1 doz. oysters
1 lb. chicken necks
1/2 c. diced onions
1/4 c. garlic
1/4 c. green onion
1/4 c. parsley
1 lb. ham chunks
6 crabs
salt and pepper
1/4 c. celery

1
Saute onions, green onions, celery, parsley and garlic in small amount of fat in large pot.
2
When tender, add sausages and ham.
3
Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Add gizzards also.
5
Turn off fire.
6
Peel shrimp.
7
Place hulls in pan of water. Boil 20 minutes.
8
Strain water into pot with other ingredients. Turn on fire.
9
Cook slowly until meats are tender.
10
Add shrimp, crab, necks and oysters.
11
Turn off fire when necks are tender. One-half hour before serving, bring to boil.
12
Add 3 tablespoons file.
13
Mix well.
14
Serve over rice.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. chicken gizzards, 1 lb. shrimp, 1 lb. hot sausage, 1 lb. smoked sausage, 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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