Seafood Gumbo From Tony Burke

* Exported from MasterCook *

SEAFOOD GUMBO FROM TONY BURKE

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Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-ÿockÿ
4 qt Seafood stock*
-þgetablesÿ
1/2 c Oil
6 c Okra, sliced
3 1/2 lb Tomatoes, canned
2 c Onion, chopped
1 c Celery, chopped, with leaves
1 c Peppers, bell, chopped
2 tb Garlic, chopped
2 tb Vinegar
-þasoningsÿ
1 tb Salt
1 t Cayenne pepper
1 t Pepper, white
1 t Pepper, black
5 Bay leaf, turkish
2 ts Thyme, leaves, dried
2 ts Basil, dried
2 ts Oregano, dried, leaves
-ÿux, etc.ÿ
3 c Roux, dark, (from 1 1/2 c. o
1 lb Crab, claw meat
3 lb Shrimp, small to medium,
1 Oysters
1 c Onions, green, chopped
1 File` powder

1) *Make seafood stock from shrimp heads and shells,
crab bodies, fish carcasses or all of the above,
substituting ham hocks, chicken backs, or necks, or
other meats depending on availability. (For the 4
quarts of stock you will need about 4 pounds of
shells, bones and meat.) Bring to a boil, lower heat
and simmer several hours. Strain the stock, discarding
solids. (If time is a factor, simmer shrimp heads and
shells and ham hocks in chicken stock for at least an
hour.) 2) Cook okra in the oil in a large, heavy pot
over medium heat, stirring and scraping until some of
the sliminess is gone; about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes,
onions, celery, garlic, peppers, vinegar, the
seasoning and herb mix and cook over low to medium
heat for about 1/2 hour, stirring and scraping often.
3) Blend the roux into the okra and tomato mixture.
Very slowly blend the stock into the mixture. Simmer
about 1 hour. 4) Add crab and shrimp and simmer 10 to
15 minutes. Add oysters and simmer about 5 minutes.
Add green onions. Serve over rice with file` powder
added to taste at the table. (File` powder should not
be cooked.) Source: Overton Anderson



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