Crystal'S Seafood Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. peeled shrimp
24 large oysters
1 lb. crabmeat
2 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped bell pepper
1 c. chopped celery
3/4 c. vegetable oil
3/4 c. flour
2 large bay leaves
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. oregano
5 c. fish stock

Preparation

First make a roux.
Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet. Slowly add the flour and whisk continually for 4 minutes, until the roux turns dark red.
Add the onions, bell peppers and celery.
Cook the vegetables until soft.
Stir in the seasonings and cook for 2 minutes, until well blended.
Remove from heat.