Gumbo File Recipe Recipe

Name: Gumbo File Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs. peeled shrimp; 1/2 doz. crabs (in shell), or possibly use lump crab meat or possibly crab claws; Parsley; 1 lg. onion, finely minced; 3 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1/2 c. flour; 1/2 c. veg. oil; File pwdr (1 lg. cooking spoon); Tabasco sauce (to taste); 1 (12 ounce.) can tomato paste; 1-2 bay leaves

Servings: persons

2 lbs. peeled shrimp
1/2 doz. crabs (in shell), or possibly use lump crab meat or possibly crab claws
Parsley
1 lg. onion, finely minced
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. veg. oil
File pwdr (1 lg. cooking spoon)
Tabasco sauce (to taste)
1 (12 ounce.) can tomato paste
1-2 bay leaves

1
Make a roux by browning 1/2 c. flour in 1/2 c. veg.
2
oil in a heavy saucepot over a low fire.
3
Stir constantly till the roux becomes a very dark brown (coffee grounds color).
4
Add in minced onion, cook 5 min; add in minced garlic, cook 5 min; add in parsley, bay leaves, salt, pepper, crabs, shrimp, and approximately 2 qts water.
5
Let cook 30 min on a low fire (mix should be the consistency of light cream).
6
Right before serving bring to a quick boil.
7
Remove pot from heat.
8
Add in 1 large cooking spoon of file pwdr.
9
Stirring quickly till dissolved.
10
Add in Tabasco to taste.
11
Serve over cooked rice.

725

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs. peeled shrimp, 1/2 doz. crabs (in shell), or possibly use lump crab meat or possibly crab claws, Parsley, 1 lg. onion, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Gumbo File Recipe 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.

Gumbo File Recipe

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