Ingredients

The following ingredients have 11 Servings
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • ¼ cup bacon grease
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 celery ribs (chopped)
  • 2 green bell peppers (chopped)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 4 garlic cloves (grated or minced)
  • 9 cups seafood stock (preferably homemade (see note))
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (preferably homemade)
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 2 pounds shrimp (shelled)
  • 1 pound crab meat (shells picked out)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon filé powder
  • Salt to taste (optional)
  • Cayenne pepper to taste (optional)
  • Rice for serving

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