Jul 14 2026
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Friday Recipe

Inspired by T-Coon's Restaurant
Time40m
Serves4

Shrimp & Okra Stew

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Spices and Seasonings

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Peel and devein the shrimp if not already done. Slice the okra, dice the onion, bell pepper, and mince the garlic.

Cooking

  1. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.

  2. 3

    Add the Okra

    Add the sliced okra to the pot and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 4

    Incorporate Tomatoes and Broth

    Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and the vegetable broth. Stir to combine.

  4. 5

    Season the Stew

    Add the Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine all the flavors.

  5. 6

    Simmer

    Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.

  6. 7

    Add the Shrimp

    After 15 minutes, add the shrimp to the pot. Stir and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.

  7. 8

    Finish the Stew

    Remove the bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serve the Stew

    Ladle the shrimp and okra stew into bowls. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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