Succulent Shrimp and Okra Medley

 

Succulent Shrimp and Okra Medley

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound fresh-cut okra, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 5 vine tomatoes or Roma tomatoes (2 extra-large tomatoes can also be used)
  • 2 pounds colossal raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste or 4 minced garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped onions
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 cups water or broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 3 bay leaves

Directions:

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Slice okra, cut tomatoes, peel, devein, and wash shrimp, and chop onions.
    Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook shrimp in 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium-high
    heat until lightly pink (about 6 minutes). Set shrimp aside.
  2. Smothered Okra Preparation: In the same saucepan, add okra and onions. Cover and cook for
    20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add Tomatoes and Seasonings: Mix in tomatoes, then add tomato paste, Cajun seasoning,
    garlic, ground ginger, cumin, red pepper flakes, basil, parsley, and water. Stir to combine. Add bay leaves.
  4. Simmer: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to
    prevent sticking.
  5. Incorporate Shrimp: Add the cooked shrimp and continue to cook for an additional 10-15
    minutes.
  6. Serve: Warm with rice and enjoy this flavorful smothered okra with shrimp dish.

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