Seafood Gumbo File(Fee-Lay) Recipe

Name: Seafood Gumbo File(Fee-Lay)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. flour; 1/2 c. olive oil; 1 1/2 lb. shrimp; 8 oz. crab meat; 2 large chopped onions; 1 large bell pepper, chopped; 4 cloves minced garlic; 2 diced celery sticks; 4 chopped green onions; 2 c. fresh okra; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper; 8 c. water or shrimp stock; 2 c. chopped tomatoes; cooked rice; file

Servings: persons

1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. olive oil
1 1/2 lb. shrimp
8 oz. crab meat
2 large chopped onions
1 large bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves minced garlic
2 diced celery sticks
4 chopped green onions
2 c. fresh okra
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
8 c. water or shrimp stock
2 c. chopped tomatoes
cooked rice
file

1
Brown flour in oil on medium heat until dark brown (very important), stirring constantly.
2
Add onion (not green onion), bell pepper, garlic and celery.
3
Cook 10 to 15 minutes until tender.
4
Stir in water or stock.
5
Add Cajun seasoning, green onion, okra, tomatoes, bay leaf and cayenne pepper.
6
Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium.
7
Cover.
8
Simmer 30 minutes.

1120

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

163

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. flour, 1/2 c. olive oil, 1 1/2 lb. shrimp, 8 oz. crab meat, and more.

Yes, Seafood Gumbo File(Fee-Lay) 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.

Seafood Gumbo File(Fee-Lay)

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