Jim's Famous Seafood Gumbo

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This is my brother in law's famous seafood gumbo. my kids gobble it up! jim owns a restaurant in virginia and makes this on family gatherings at the beach. he always uses fresh ingredients but it's almost as good using frozen. we like it hot so adjust your seasonings. serve over rice.

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Steps

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Thaw shrimp and crab if not using fresh.

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In large saucepan , combine flour and oil.

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Cook at medium low heat stirring for 30-40 minutes until dark red-brown.

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Add onions , peppers , celery , broth , ham hock , tomato sauce , undrained tomatoes , parsley , worcestershire sauce , pickapeppa , oregano , bay leaves , paprika , garlic powder and tabasco.

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Bring to a boil , reduce heat , cover and simmer 1 hour.

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Remove ham hock , cut off meat.

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Chop meat and return to pan.

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Skim off any fat.

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Add oysters , shrimp and crab.

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Continue cooking for 15 minutes.

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Add okra , cook 5 minutes , remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.

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Remove bay leaves.

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Add file powder.

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Ingredients

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shrimp, frozen crab, flour, oil, green onion, green pepper, celery, chicken broth, salt, pepper, ham hock, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, parsley, worcestershire sauce, pickapeppa sauce, dry oregano, bay leaves, paprika, garlic powder, tabasco sauce, frozen okra, oyster, file powder