Seafood File Gumbo Recipe

• 1/2 c. flour
• 1/2 c. oil
• 2 c. minced onions
• 1/2 c. minced celery
• 1/2 c. minced green onions
• 1/2 c. minced parsley
• 6 toes garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 quarts. water
• 1 tbsp. salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 lbs. shrimp, peeled
• 1 pound crabmeat or possibly 6 sm. seasoned boiled crabs (cleaned for gumbo)
• 1 doz. oysters with juice
• 1 tbsp. file

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