Jul 14 2026
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Friday Special Recipe

Inspired by T-Coon's Restaurant
Time50m
Serves4

Shrimp & Okra Stew

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Spices and Seasonings

Liquids

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Start by peeling and deveining the shrimp. Chop the onion, bell pepper, and garlic finely. Slice the okra into 1/2 inch pieces.

Cooking

  1. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, sautéing for about 5 minutes until they soften. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  2. 3

    Add the Okra

    Stir in the sliced okra and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they start to become tender.

  3. 4

    Add Tomatoes and Broth

    Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and add the chicken broth. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

  4. 5

    Season the Stew

    Add the Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, bay leaf, and thyme. Stir everything together.

  5. 6

    Simmer the Stew

    Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.

  6. 7

    Add the Shrimp

    After 20 minutes, add the shrimp to the pot. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.

  7. 8

    Serve

    Remove the bay leaf, and ladle the stew into bowls. Enjoy the shrimp and okra stew hot.

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