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Shrimp and Okra Stew

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
120 min
TOTAL TIME
135 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner
Shrimp and Okra Stew
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cayenne pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 pounds chopped okra
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 12 cups water
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
1
Prepare the shrimp by sprinkling them with a pinch of salt, a few grinds of black pepper, and a dash of cayenne pepper to suit your taste. Set the shrimp aside momentarily.
2
Next, heat a generous amount of oil in a large cooking vessel over a medium heat setting. Add the okra and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
3
Subsequently, add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, sautéed onion, minced garlic, chopped celery, and sliced green bell pepper to the pot. Continue cooking for an additional 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
4
Now, add a sufficient amount of water to the pot and season with salt and pepper according to your preference. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low setting and let it simmer for 45 minutes.
5
After the soup has finished simmering, add the prepared shrimp and continue to cook for an additional 20 minutes.
6
Finally, stir in some chopped green onion into the soup and mix it thoroughly to combine.