Ingredients

  • 1 bunch green onion, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. bacon fat
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 sprig parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 pt. oyster liquid or fish stock
  • 2 pt. water
  • 1 lb. raw shrimp
  • salt, pepper and cayenne to taste
  • 2 doz. oysters
  • 1 lb. blue crab
  • 1/2 tsp. gumbo file

Method

  • Roux:
  • Put 3 tablespoons of olive oil in cast-iron skillet over high heat until start to smoke.
  • Sprinkle in hot oil, while whisking 3 tablespoons of flour.
  • Continue to whisk or roux will burn.
  • Cook until desired darkness of flour.
  • I like a dark roux. Remove from heat and add green onion and salt, pepper and cayenne. Continue to mix.