Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 8 oz. okra, cut
  • 1 large green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tsp. Worcestershire
  • 1 pinch thyme
  • 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled
  • gumbo file or sassafras leaves
  • 6 crabs, cleaned and halved
  • 8 oz. oysters, drained
  • 1/2 lb. bay scallops, drained
  • 1/4 lb. smoked turkey necks, sliced
  • 1 lb. sausage, sliced
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 16 oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and sea salt to taste

Method

  • Start with equal amounts of flour and oil (1 cup) to make roux.
  • Heat oil on medium heat until hot; add flour, stirring constantly until brown.
  • Remove from heat and pour into large pot. Add tomatoes and 1 can water; simmer over medium-low heat and stir.
  • Boil crabs on separate burner until cooked.
  • Set aside.