Instructions: Combine flour and fat in a heavy saucepot or dutch oven and cook low heat stirring constantly 10 to 15 minutes or until the mixture is light brown ( roux ). Add garlic, onion and peppers. Cook until tender. Stir in water, undrained cut up tomatoes, paste and seasonings and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook covered for 30 minutes.Add okra and seafood and return to boil. then reduece heat to a simmer anc cook another 10 to 15 minutes until heated through. Remove bay leaf. Serve with rice and sprinkle with file powder. -

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