| 2 | tb | Olive oil |
| 1/2 | c | Chopped onions |
| 1/2 | c | Chopped celery |
| 1/4 | c | Chopped green bell peppers |
| 1/4 | c | Chopped red bell peppers |
| 1 | tb | Salt |
| 1 | ts | Fresh black pepper |
| 1/2 | c | Peeled; seeded, and chopped tomatoes |
| 2 | tb | Minced garlic |
| 1 | tb | Minced shallots |
| 2 | qt | Fish stock |
| 6 | | Blue claw crabs; broken in half |
| 1/2 | ts | Crystal hot sauce |
| 3 | tb | File powder |
| 2/3 | c | Cold water |
| 6 | | Bay leaves |
| 1 | ts | Fresh minced oregano 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves |
| 2 | tb | Rustic Rub |
| 1/2 | lb | Peeled medium shrimp |
| 1 | c | Shucked fresh oysters; with their liquid |
| 4 | c | Cooked long-grain white rice; warm |
| 1/4 | c | Chopped green onions |
| | Loaf of crusty bread |
