Lil Urban Farm

Day: August 5, 2021

  • Cajun Okra and Shrimp

    Cajun Okra and Shrimp

    Unsure how to use all your okra? Give my favorite okra recipe a try.

    Lil Urban Farm's Cajun Okra and Shrimp Recipe

    Cajun Okra and Shrimp

    TIME:

    30-40 min

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    SERVES:

    3-4 people

    HARVEST:

    Okra, corn, onion, hot peppers, tomatoes

    INGREDIENTS
    2 Tbsp. butter
    1/2 cup onion, diced
    2 1/2 cups chopped okra
    2 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes (or 1 pint or 1 can of stewed tomatoes*)
    1-2 hot peppers, diced
    1/2 cup water*
    2 Tbsp. vinegar
    1 1/2 cups corn kernels (about 2 ears)
    1 1/2 Tbsp. cajun seasoning, or more to taste (I like this one HERE)
    1-2 dozen raw shrimp
    White rice, for serving

    DIRECTIONS:

    1. Wash and chop your veggies.
    2. Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat and add onions. Cook, while stirring, for 1 minute. 
    3. Add okra and cook for 2-3 minutes.
    4. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. 
    5. Add hot peppers, water, vinegar, and seasoning. Cook an additional 3 minutes.
    6. Add corn and shrimp. Cook until shrimp are pink, about 2-3 minutes (depending on the size of the shrimp).
    7. Serve hot over cooked white rice and hot sauce on the side.

    NOTES:
    *If you use canned tomatoes with juice, you may not need the additional water.