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Okra Stew with Shrimp

By: CORWYNN DARKHOLME 
"This is a delectable spicy creole concoction and is so easy to prepare."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 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
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 green chile pepper

Directions

  1. Place shrimp in mixing bowl and squeeze lime juice on top, trying to coat shrimp evenly.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the shrimp, return to a boil and simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf and chili before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 309 | Total Fat: 13.3g | Cholesterol: 173mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2004 by amyhunter   view full review
MMM! This was very good and unique! I made the following changes: canned corn, 2 cans of diced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2003 by GEORGIEANNA COOKE   view full review
I personally had the urge to add more onion and I just had to add garlic. I couldn't see...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2008 by Alex   view full review
Disappointing. The vegetables were still cruncy - try cooking for 20 minutes before adding the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2003 by KROL   view full review
Okra, shrimp and corn - what could be better! This definitely has to have garlic in it, at...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2008 by Bethel05   view full review
We love this recipe! I change a few things though. We add summer sausage and chicken instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2008 by THEDAD   view full review
as an old cajun living in south louisiana, this stuff is horrid.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2004 by motherof5   view full review
Very tastey. I added red pepper flakes for some real heat, and some leftover chicken breast.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2003 by RUNLOVE   view full review
Excellent! I used canned tomatoes and that saved a lot of time. Garlic is a must. Enjoy!
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2004 by DECAR48   view full review
changed so many things around with this recipe, I'm going to submit my own.

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