OKRA STEW WITH SHRIMP

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This is a delectable spicy creole concoction and is so easy to prepare.

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Seafood

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
½ lime, juiced
4 tablespoons margarine
2 green bell peppers, seeded
6 tablespoons minced shallots
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 cup chopped okra
3 tomatoes - blanched, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste
1 green chile pepper

Steps:

  • Place shrimp in mixing bowl and squeeze lime juice on top, trying to coat shrimp evenly.
  • Heat butter in a stock pot and saute the green pepper with shallots or chives for 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in corn, okra, tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf and chili pepper. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp, return to a boil and simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf and chili before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 172.5 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 336.6 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

Alicia M
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This okra stew with shrimp was delicious! The okra was cooked perfectly and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. The sauce was flavorful and well-seasoned. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely be making this again!


Clara Müller Benevides
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I made this okra stew with shrimp for dinner last night and it was a hit! The stew was flavorful and the okra was cooked perfectly. The shrimp were also cooked perfectly and were very tender. I served it with rice and it was a delicious meal. I will


shower bower
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This okra stew with shrimp was easy to make and turned out great! The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I used frozen shrimp and they cooked perfectly in the stew. The sauce was flavorful and the okra was cooked to perfection. I served it w


Malik Baqir
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I love okra and shrimp, so I was excited to try this recipe. It did not disappoint! The stew was flavorful and the okra was cooked perfectly. The shrimp were also cooked perfectly and were very tender. I served it with rice and it was a delicious mea


Archiscapes Atelier Ltd
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This okra stew with shrimp was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still good. The okra was cooked perfectly and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. The sauce was flavorful and well-seasoned. I served it with rice and it helped to balance out


Miriam Gilbert
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I made this okra stew with shrimp for dinner last night and it was a hit! The stew was flavorful and the okra was cooked perfectly. The shrimp were also cooked perfectly and were very tender. I served it with rice and it was a delicious meal. I will


Primah Amuk
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This okra stew with shrimp was delicious! The okra was cooked perfectly and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. The sauce was flavorful and well-seasoned. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely be making this again!


Meera stars
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This was my first time making okra stew and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the stew was delicious. The okra was cooked perfectly and the shrimp were plump and juicy. The sauce was flavorful and well-seasoned. I served it with


Usuf Muhammad Sani
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I love okra and shrimp, so I was excited to try this recipe. It did not disappoint! The stew was flavorful and the okra was cooked perfectly. The shrimp were also cooked perfectly and were very tender. I served it with rice and it was a delicious mea


Happy Mashigo
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This okra stew with shrimp was easy to make and turned out great! The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I used frozen shrimp and they cooked perfectly in the stew. The sauce was flavorful and the okra was cooked to perfection. I served it o


Peter Elungat
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The okra was cooked well and the shrimp were delicious. The sauce was flavorful, but I would have preferred it to be less spicy. I served it with rice and it helped to balance out th


Mariluz Hernandez
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I'm not usually a fan of okra, but this recipe changed my mind. The stew was so flavorful and the okra was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of shrimp, which added a nice protein boost. I served it with crusty bread and it was a perfect meal. Hi


Ramchandra Sharma
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This okra stew with shrimp was an absolute delight! The okra was cooked perfectly, still having a slight crunch, and the shrimp were plump and juicy. The sauce was flavorful and well-seasoned, with the perfect amount of spice. I served it over rice a