| | SEASONING MIX |
| 1 | ts | Salt |
| 1/2 | ts | Sweet paprika |
| 1/2 | ts | Black pepper |
| 1/2 | ts | Dried thyme leaves |
| 1/2 | ts | Sweet basil |
| 1/2 | ts | Gumbo file (optional) |
| | MAIN INGREDIENTS |
| 3 | | Slices bacon, diced |
| 1 1/2 | c | Onions, chopped very fine |
| 1 | c | Green bell peppers, chopped |
| 1/4 | lb | + 1 Tbsp unsalted butter |
| 3/4 | ts | White pepper |
| 3/4 | ts | Ground cayenne pepper |
| 1/2 | lb | Small shrimp |
| 1 1/2 | c | Basic seafood stock |
| 6 | | Shucked oysters (med. size) |
| 3/4 | c | All-purpose flour |
| 1/2 | c | Green onions, chopped fine |
| 1/4 | c | Grated Parmesan cheese |
| | FLOUNDER SEASONING MIX |
| 2 | ts | Salt |
| 1 | ts | Sweet paprika |
| 1/2 | ts | White pepper |
| 1/2 | ts | Onion powder |
| 1/2 | ts | Garlic powder |
| 1/2 | ts | Dry mustard |
| 1/4 | ts | Ground cayenne pepper |
| 1/4 | ts | Dried thyme leaves |
| 1/4 | ts | Dried sweet basil leaves |
| 6 | | Flounders (see note) |
| 1 1/2 | c | Grated cheddar cheese |
| | Vegetable oil for frying |
