Shrimp and Okra Stew

Name: Shrimp and Okra Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4 cups fresh okra, trimmed and sliced; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lg can canned diced tomatoes; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped; 1/4 tsp cumin; 1/4 Scotch bonnet pepper, minced (optional); 2 tsp lime juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

A light and savory Caribbean stew with tender shrimp and succulent okra in a tomato-based broth with tropical spices.

40 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

CaribbeanDinnerStovetopStandardGluten-Free

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cups fresh okra, trimmed and sliced
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lg can canned diced tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 Scotch bonnet pepper, minced (optional)
2 tsp lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Sauté 1/2 cup diced onion and 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
3

Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
5

Add 1 lg can canned diced tomatoes, 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 1/4 tsp cumin, and 1/4 minced (optional) Scotch bonnet pepper.
6

Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
7

Add 4 cups trimmed and sliced fresh okra and simmer for 8-10 minutes until okra is tender-crisp.
8

Add 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
9

Stir in 2 tsp lime juice and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
10

Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve hot over rice.

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Questions

What should Shrimp and Okra Stew look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 7: cook until okra is tender-crisp. Step 8: cook until they turn pink and opaque.

Is there a substitute for Scotch bonnet in Shrimp and Okra Stew?

The entry for Shrimp and Okra Stew calls for 1/4 Scotch bonnet pepper, minced (optional). In its place: Habanero has the same heat and a similar fruitiness. For much less heat, use a jalapeno and a strip of orange bell pepper.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Shrimp and Okra Stew?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Shrimp and Okra Stew uses 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined.

Can I make Shrimp and Okra Stew less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Shrimp and Okra Stew comes from 1/4 Scotch bonnet pepper, minced (optional). For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the Scotch bonnet, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Is Shrimp and Okra Stew gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Shrimp and Okra Stew is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

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