Shrimp Okra Pilau Recipe

Name: Shrimp Okra Pilau
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 small bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 lb fresh okra, sliced (or frozen); 1 cup long-grain rice; 2 cups cold water; 1 lb fresh tomato, peeled and coarsely chopped (may use 14oz. can); salt and pepper; 1 teaspoon flour; 1 lb medium shrimp, shelled; 1 dash cayenne

Servings: persons

3 slices bacon
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small bell pepper, finely chopped
1 lb fresh okra, sliced (or frozen)
1 cup long-grain rice
2 cups cold water
1 lb fresh tomato, peeled and coarsely chopped (may use 14oz. can)
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon flour
1 lb medium shrimp, shelled
1 dash cayenne

1
Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp.
2
Drain on paper towels, crumble and reserve.
3
In bacon fat remaining in skillet (about 3 Tblsp.
4
), saute onion and green pepper over high heat, stirring until wilted (about 5 minutes).
5
Add okra and cook over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
6
Meanwhile place rice in 1 1/2 quart saucepan with cover and add cold water.
7
Bring to a boil, stir once, cover, and heat over lowest heat for exactly 12 minutes.
8
Drain rice and add it to okra along with tomatoes, salt, pepper, flour and bacon.
9
Cover skillet and continue to cook over low heat until rice is tender, about 15 minutes longer.
10
During last 7 minutes of cooking, add shrimp and cayenne.

438

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices bacon, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 small bell pepper, finely chopped, 1 lb fresh okra, sliced (or frozen), and more.

Yes, Shrimp Okra Pilau 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.

Shrimp Okra Pilau

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