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okra shrimp and sausage recipe. creole stew recipe over rice

Smothered Okra with Shrimp and Sausage

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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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Remove the okra, and saute your onion.
  3. Next, add in your sausage and cook until it's browned. Remove from pot.
  4. Move aside, and add garlic, cook until fragrant, and add in the tomato paste.
  5. Toast the tomato paste first, then add 8oz. of tomato sauce, 1 16oz can of diced tomatoes,
  6. 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).
  7. 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.
  8. 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!