Cajun Shrimp and Okra Recipe

Serves/Makes: 6 – 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 1/2 pounds okra, stems cut off and sliced thin
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 large tomatoes, peeled and pureed
• 4 large cloves garlic, crushed and pureed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground thyme
• Hot sauce or cayenne pepper, to taste

How to cook Cajun Shrimp and Okra:

• Heat the oil in a large, high-walled skillet over low heat.
• Simmer the okra, onions, tomatoes, and garlic together 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the okra cooks apart and the other vegetables come together. Stir often to avoid burning.
• Add the salt, thyme, hot sauce, and shrimp, and cook until the shrimp turn pink, only a few minutes.

Note:
The Cajun Shrimp and Okra recipe is delicious, simple, and really easy to cook.

This recipe for Cajun Shrimp and Okra serves/makes: 6 – 8 servings

Main Ingredient: Shrimp
Preparation Method: Poached/Simmered
Cuisine: Cajun