Seafood Gumbo

Step 1

To make a roux, heat oil, add flour and cook over medium heat until VERY dark but not scorched, stirring constantly. If using butter, be very careful because it burns easily. Set aside.

Step 2

In large dutch oven, saute onion, celery, and okra until limp.

Step 3

Add roux, broth, tomatoes, garlic, bay leaves, crab boil packet, and salt and pepper. (NOTE: If you can't find Crab Boil at your grocery, please refer to recipe # 3252 by Candie Yoder or # 34801 by Miller)

Step 4

Simmer for 2 hours.

Step 5

10 minutes before serving, add all raw fish and seafood and the file powder.

Step 6

Simmer until done, but do not boil.

Step 7

Serve over bowls of rice.