Ingredients

  • 3 lb. fresh shrimp
  • 3 c. vegetable oil
  • 4 Tbsp. chopped garlic
  • 3 Tbsp. black pepper
  • 2 pt. oysters
  • 2 c. bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 c. green onions, chopped
  • 2 tsp. red pepper
  • 3 cans whole tomatoes and juice (14 oz.)
  • 2 lb. lump crabmeat
  • 8 c. onions, chopped
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 gal. water
  • 4 1/2 c. flour
  • 3 c. celery, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. parsley, chopped

Method

  • Make a roux by stirring flour and vegetable oil until a well browned peanut butter color, not burned!
  • When roux is made, add onions, bell pepper, celery and garlic.
  • Cook, stirring until vegetables are limp, being careful not to burn.
  • Add hand squeezed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt and pepper.
  • Cook and stir until well blended.
  • Add water and cook 50 minutes.
  • Turn fire off.
  • Let sit until ready to serve.
  • Just before serving, bring to a light bubble.
  • If too thick, add more water.
  • Add shrimp.
  • Cook 10 minutes.
  • Add parsley, green onions, oysters and crabmeat.
  • Cook 5 minutes more.
  • It is important not to overcook the seafood.
  • Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
  • Yield:
  • 6 servings.