Seafood File Gumbo

• 1 lb. chicken parts
• 1/2 c. flour
• 1/2 c. oil
• 2 c. chopped onion
• 1/2 c. chopped celery
• 1/2 c. chopped green onions
• 1/2 c. chopped parsley
• 1 lb. sliced smoked sausage
• 6 toes garlic, chopped
• 1 1/2 qt. water
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• red pepper to taste
• 2 lb. shrimp
• 6 small crabs, cleaned
• 1 doz. oysters and juice
• 1 Tbsp. file

1. In a medium sized pot, make a roux with flour and oil.
2. Saute onions and celery on high for 3 minutes.
3. Stir in water and seasoning and chicken.
4. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
5. Add shrimp and crabs; reduce heat.
6. Cook 25 minutes; add oysters, juice and sausage.
7. Cook 10 minutes.
8. Sprinkle with file.

chicken parts, flour, oil, onion, celery, green onions, parsley, sausage, garlic, water, salt, black pepper, red pepper, shrimp, crabs, oysters, file

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=338267 (may not work)