1 lb. crab meat, cooked
2 lbs. raw shrimp
1 pt. oysters
1/4 c. cooking oil
3/4 c. plain flour
1 c. chopped onion
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 tbsp. parsley flakes
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. fresh file'
4 qts. hot water
Salt and pepper
Okra, mushrooms, tomato paste, rice, cayenne pepper if you like it hot

Brown flour in oil. Add celery, onion and bell pepper, stirring for 5 minutes. Add hot water, parsley, thyme and salt and pepper. Cook until tender. Add shrimp and oysters. Let cook 15 minutes. Add crab meat and bring to a hard boil. Add file'. Remove from heat and let simmer 15-20 minutes. Serve over hot rice. Serves 12 or more. Optional.