Creole Shrimp And Okra Recipe

Name: Creole Shrimp And Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson); 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup stone-ground polenta or grits; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups fresh okra, trimmed and halved lengthwise; 1 cup vertically sliced onion; 3/4 cup diagonally sliced celery; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups fresh marinara sauce; 1/2 cup water; 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

3 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 cup stone-ground polenta or grits
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups fresh okra, trimmed and halved lengthwise
1 cup vertically sliced onion
3/4 cup diagonally sliced celery
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups fresh marinara sauce
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 green onions, thinly sliced

1
Bring stock, milk, garlic, and bay leaf to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add polenta and 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring constantly with a whisk. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf. Cover and keep warm.
2
Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add okra, onion, and celery; cook 2 to 4 minutes or until browned (do not stir). Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, shrimp, red pepper, and black pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in sauce and 1/2 cup water; bring to a simmer. Cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are done. Stir in vinegar.
3
Place 1/2 cup polenta in each of 4 bowls; top each serving with 1 1/2 cups shrimp mixture. Sprinkle evenly with green onions.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson), 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Creole Shrimp And Okra falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creole Shrimp And Okra

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