Shrimp and Okra Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 -3 tbsp oil or 2 -3 tbsp butter or 2 -3 tbsp margarine
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 1/2 cups diced onions (1/4 - 1/2 inch)
2 bay leaves, broken in half
1 tsp minced garlic
2 (18 1/8-21 3/4 oz) cans diced tomatoes
1 cup water
2 (1 lb) bags of sliced frozen okra
1 1/2 lbs of peeled and deveined shrimp , use gulf shrimp for the best flavor
salt and pepper
cooked rice

Directions:

Heat oil over medium heat in a deep, heavy pot until very hot.
Add onion and sautee until translucent.
Add thyme leaves, bay leaves, and garlic and stir frequently so as not to scorch the garlic about 1 minute.
Add tomatoes and water, and heat until the edges begin to boil.
Add the frozen okra and stir.
Cover the pot.
Heat about 5 minutes and check, stirring to prevent sticking and to heat through.
Okra will be done when it turns bright green in color.
Taste for salt and pepper and correct at this point.
When the okra is bright green, add the shrimp, stirring to combine.
Cover again and heat about 5 minutes.
Uncover, and stir again checking for doneness .
The dish will be done when shrimp is opaque and firm.
Serve over hot rice.
Please note that the water measurement is approximate you may need to add a little more to get a thinner consistency.
Also, I watch my salt intake so I seldom add it to my recipes, so feel free to add it.
This dish tastes great with a dash or two of hot pepper sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	278.05 Kcal (1164 kJ)
Calories from fat	147 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.33g	25%
Cholesterol	39.45mg	13%
Sodium	782.05mg	33%
Potassium	297.32mg	6%
Total Carbs	27.93g	9%
Sugars	3.85g	15%
Dietary Fiber	3.06g	12%
Protein	7.58g	15%
Vitamin C	13.5mg	22%
Iron	1.7mg	9%
Calcium	103.4mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	128.81 Kcal (539 kJ)
Calories from fat	68.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.57g	25%
Cholesterol	18.28mg	13%
Sodium	362.3mg	33%
Potassium	137.74mg	6%
Total Carbs	12.94g	9%
Sugars	1.79g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.42g	12%
Protein	3.51g	15%
Vitamin C	6.2mg	22%
Iron	0.8mg	9%
Calcium	47.9mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
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