Blue Crab Recipes

Maryland Blue Crab File Okra Gumbo

3 cups lump crab meat
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cooking oil
2 cups chopped okra (1-16 ounce can)
1 tablespoon black pepper
4 tablespoons file powder
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onion
2 tablespoons salt

Preparation Instructions:

Rue:
Prepare rue: Combine cooking oil and flour in heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until flour is dark brown in color. Set aside. Saute slowly 2 cups okra, bell peppers, celery and green onions. Combine these ingredients and browned flour into large pot 4 to 6 quarts in size. Then add 2 quarts water, salt, pepper and file. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Also see:
• Maryland blue crab
• Soft Shell blue crabs
• Crab Cobb Salad
• Maryland Blue Crab Cake Panini
• Pan fried soft shell blue crabs
• Maryland Blue Crab File Okra Gumbo