Seafood Gumbo

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Recipe courtesy Linda Mack
Roux:
1/2 cup cooking oil
1/2 cup flour

Put oil in a heavy pot and add flour. Over medium-low heat stir constantly until it browns to the color of coffee; cook slowly. 

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2 stalks celery, chopped
2 onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped tomatoes
2 quarts hot water
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups cooked okra
2 pounds shrimp, peeled
1 pound crabmeat
1/2 to 1 teaspoon file powder

When roux has browned add celery, onions, and green peppers. Cook until wilted, add tomatoes, water, salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil. After it is brought to a boil, add the okra lower the heat and cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Check the water level and make sure there is a good consistency, otherwise add a little more water and then add shrimp and crab. Cook an additional 30 minutes. Turn off the stove and add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon file. Serve