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Smothered Okra With Shrimp

Savory Smothered Okra with Shrimp for a Hearty Feast

Discover the rich flavors of Smothered Okra with Shrimp, a gluten-free Southern classic bursting with Cajun spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dish
  • 1 pound Fresh Okra sliced into chunky pieces
  • 1 pound Raw Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 medium Roma Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Paste
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Water or Broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves to be removed before serving

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prep the Ingredients: Wash and slice fresh okra, chop Roma tomatoes, peel and devein the shrimp, prepare garlic paste and chopped onion.
  2. Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil, add shrimp and season. Cook until pink, about 5-6 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Sauté Okra and Onions: In the same pan, add okra and onions. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes until tender.
  4. Combine All Ingredients: Add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic paste, Cajun seasoning, ginger, cumin, and broth. Stir in bay leaves.
  5. Simmer the Dish: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Finalize the Dish: Stir in shrimp and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Best served over white rice or alongside warm cornbread.

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