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Okra Stew with Shrimp

Name: Okra Stew with Shrimp
Ingredients: 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined; 0.5 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; 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; salt and pepper to taste; 1 green chile pepper

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This is a delectable spicy creole concoction and is so easy to prepare.

Recipe by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Updated on October 17, 2022

3

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
½ 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
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste
1 green chile pepper

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

309	Calories
13g	Fat
23g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 309
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 173mg	58%
Sodium 337mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 5g	16%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 27g
Vitamin C 102mg	508%
Calcium 114mg	9%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 839mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.