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

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.

Questions

How long does Shrimp and Okra Stew keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Shrimp and Okra Stew?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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