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Seafood Gumbo Filé
Seafood Gumbo Filé
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Transport your taste buds to Louisiana with this authentic Seafood Gumbo Filé. Rich roux forms the foundation for this classic dish loaded with succulent shrimp, tender crab, and plump oysters. The complex flavor profile builds through layers of aromatic vegetables, herbs, and spices, while filé powder adds traditional thickening and distinctive flavor. Serve over steamed rice for a hearty, soul-warming meal that celebrates the best of Southern coastal cuisine. Perfect for special gatherings or weekend cooking projects.
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Ingredients
6 T. shortening
6 T. flour
1 large chopped onion
1 c. diced celery
2 T. salt
1 c. freshly chopped parsley
1 large green pepper or 2 small peppers

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2 t. black pepper
3 lbs. peeled shrimp
2 cans crab meat or fresh crabs and crab claws
1 pint raw oysters
steamed rice
filé
Directions
Make a roux: Heat fat on high heat, add flour and stir constantly, until flour is dark brown.

Remove roux from heat.
Add the onion, celery, salt, parsley, peppers and pepper.
Place back on low heat until vegetables are wilted.
Add 6 c. hot water and mix well to dissolve roux.
Cook on low heat about 30 minutes.
Add shrimp and crab.
Cook on slow heat for 30 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Just before serving add oysters.
Serve over steamed rice with filé sprinkled in bottom of bowl (do not cook filé).
This may be made with chicken, duck or many variations other than seafood.
Servings\Yield
Makes a big pot, serves 8-10 seafood lovers
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (based on 8 servings) - Calories: 340; Total Fat: 14g (Saturated Fat: 4g); Cholesterol: 225mg; Sodium: 1180mg; Total Carbohydrates: 18g (Dietary Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 2g); Protein: 36g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says... Another recipe which fails to mention something important, in this case how much filé you use with each serving. I suppose you filé lovers know all about this already.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Mrs. Herbert E. Jennings 🔑 Keywords: crab, filé, seafood, shrimp
🗂️ Categories: 🐟 Fish & Seafood
📚 Collections: Cooking with Carl, Hugh & Your Friends, The TFR Cookbook
Seafood Gumbo Filé was added on February 11, 2007 and last updated on May 29, 2025.
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