Recipe

Creole Gumbo Recipe

	Daboyslady / All my dishes 1 year, 4 months ago This is perfect over steamed rice. The file' powder is the key to making this sooo good. You'll find it in the spice section. This dish has been a favorite in our family for over 20 year. Prep:10m Cook:40m Servings:68	Daboyslady
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Ingredients

3 Tbl Butter

3 Tbl Flour

1 chopped onion

2-3 cloves garlic - minced

1 16 oz. can whole tomatoes w/ juices - chunked

1 green pepper - chopped

2 bay leaves

1 tsp. dried oregano - crushed

1 tsp. dried thyme - crushed

1/2 tsp to lots of tobasco (to taste)

1.5 cups water

1/2 tsp salt

2 lbs. shrimp - peeled and deveined

1 - 7.5 can crab meat - drained, cartlidge removed (fresh is better if you have it)

1 tsp. file' powder

Directions

In large saucepan melt butter, blend in flour. Cook and stir until golden brown (make a roux).

Stir in onion and garlic. Saute until onion is translucent.

Stir in undrained tomatoes, green pepper, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, tobasco, 1 1/2 cups water and tsp salt.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes

Remove bay leaves

Stir in shrim and crab and heat through (about 7 minutes)

Remove some a ladel full of broth from the pot. Bled the file powder into the hot broth. When blended return broth to the pot. Stir until combined.

Serve over rice

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Comments

donman 1 year, 4 months ago said:
Great cajun dish.
Thanks, Donman :)

momo_55grandma 1 year, 4 months ago said:
Sounds delishes but am allergic to any fresh water foods

mykidsmom3 1 year, 4 months ago said:
YUMMY, this sounds delish, I love spicy and shrimp, I cant wait to try it. thanks for sharring

divaliscious 1 year, 4 months ago said:
Looks wonderful - thanks for sharing your family secret gumbo recipe... and yes file is the way to go... I must get some the next time at the store!

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