Ingredients

  • 1 c. flour
  • 1 c. oil
  • 2 large onions
  • 1 bell pepper (medium)
  • 8 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1/2 c. green onions
  • 3 lb. peeled shrimp
  • 1 lb. claw crab meat
  • 1 pt. Smothered Okra (recipe follows)
  • salt, pepper and black pepper to taste

Method

  • In large pot, combine oil and flour for roux.
  • Cook slowly on medium burner for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Roux will be medium brown. Add coarsely chopped onions, bell pepper and celery and saute until tender.
  • Add okra which has been chopped and smothered down, and several cups of water.
  • Simmer for approximately 30 minutes. Add salt, red pepper and black pepper to taste.
  • Add shrimp, crab meat, and green onions and simmer for another 30 minutes. Serve over steaming rice.
  • Add file if desired.