Smothered Okra with Shrimp and Sausage
Creole Okra Shrimp and Sausage is a savory dish featuring sautéed okra, onions, sausage, and shrimp in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. Simmered to perfection, the dish is served over rice for a delicious staple Creole meal.
Ingredients
- 1 16oz Okra deslimed
- 1 lb Shrimp deveined
- 12 oz Andouille Sausage sliced
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 tbsp Vinegar
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 Onion diced
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 16 oz Diced tomatoes
- 8 oz Tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- De-sliming your okra. Start by sautéing your okra in oil with a splash of vinegar. Let it cook, and eventually you'll see the slime cook out.
- Remove the okra, and saute your onion.
- Next, add in your sausage and cook until it's browned. Remove from pot.
- Move aside, and add garlic, cook until fragrant, and add in the tomato paste.
- Toast the tomato paste first, then add 8oz. of tomato sauce, 1 16oz can of diced tomatoes,
- Return the sausage and okra back to the pot. Season to taste with garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, Italian seasoning, a pinch of salt).
- Add chicken broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium. When you reduce the heat, devein the shrimp, season with the above seasoning blend, and place in fridge to marinate.
- After 30 minutes the okra should be tender. Add in your shrimp. When the shrimp is done, remove from heat. Serve over rice and enjoy!