Shrimp and Okra With Tomatoes and Rice

Name: Shrimp and Okra With Tomatoes and Rice
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American,Creole,Cajun
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion; 1 green bell pepper; 12 to 16 ounces okra, sliced; 4 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or Creole seasoning blend; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 to 1 1/2 pounds shrimp; 1 cup cooked rice, optional

A flavorful Cajun-spiced dish combining shrimp, okra, and tomatoes, best served over hot rice.

⭐ 4.3 (50 reviews) Prep: 12 minCook: 14 minTotal: 26 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American Creole Cajun

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Instructions

Start cooking rice according to package directions.
Heat oil and butter in a large skillet; add onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened.
Stir in okra and cook over medium heat until the onion is translucent.
Add tomatoes, wine, lemon juice, parsley, and Cajun seasonings; simmer until tomatoes soften, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in shrimp and cook 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
Serve the mixture over hot rice.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 474 kcal

Carbohydrate: 21 g

Cholesterol: 382 mg

Fiber: 6 g

Protein: 43 g

Saturated Fat: 8 g

Sodium: 2118 mg

Sugar: 10 g

Fat: 22 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g