Hearty Gumbo

3 pounds shrimp, cleaned and peeled
1 (16 ounce) can crab meat
1 quart oysters
2 yellow onions
1 clove garlic
1 green bell pepper
1 bunch green onions
Flour
Oil
Water
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons file

In a skillet make light brown roux; add to a medium or large pot. Add water, start to boil fast. Cook vegetables down in skillet with water, until tender; add to pot and continue to cook. Add crab meat and cook 30 minutes.

Add shrimp and oysters and cook another 30 to 45 minutes over medium heat.

About 5 minutes before serving, add file and stir.

Serve over hot, cooked rice.