Seafood Gumbo

Ingredients

• 2 lb shrimp, peeled
• 1 lb crawfish, peeled
• 1 lb lump crabmeat
• 1 qt oysters and liquid
• 2 qt water
• 1 C oil
• 1 C flour
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 rib celery, chopped
• 1 bag frozen okra (optional)
• 5 green onions, chopped
• 3-4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1-2 tsp white pepper
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp thyme
• 3 tsp parsley
• 2 tsp Tabasco

Directions

1. Make dark brown roux with oil and flour.
2. Remove from heat and add onions, bell pepper, and celery, stirring constantly until cool.
3. In 8 qt stock pot, heat water and add garlic powder, oyster juice, and roux. Bring to boil and simmer for 45 minutes. If you are using sliced okra, you would add them at this step.
4. Add seafood and seasonings and simmer for 15 minutes. Add green onions, parsley, and Tabasco and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve over rice topped with gumbo file