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Smothered Okra with Shrimp

A rich and comforting Creole-style dish made with tender smothered okra, tomatoes, aromatics, and juicy shrimp cooked in a savory stew.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Creole, Southern
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb okra sliced
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes canned
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Creole seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish
  • fresh parsley optional garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot and sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery for 5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic, Creole seasoning, paprika, thyme, and bay leaves; cook 30 seconds.
  4. Add sliced okra and cook 10 minutes, stirring often.
  5. Stir in diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
  6. Reduce heat, cover, and cook 25–30 minutes until okra is tender.
  7. Add shrimp, cover, and cook 5 minutes until pink.
  8. Remove bay leaves, garnish with green onions and parsley, and serve over rice.

Notes

Let the stew rest 10 minutes before serving for deeper flavor. Add hot sauce for spice.