Smothered Turtle, Cajun Style

1. 1

   Trim turtle steaks into 1 1/2-inch squares, season well with salt and pepper, squeeze lemons over meat and let stand awhile.

2. 2

   Add plenty of chopped onion, sweet pepper, chopped, 4 tomatoes cut into eighths, 3 bay leaves, crushed garlic clove and mushrooms.

3. 3

   Moisten well with stock made by boiling salted turtle trimmings and smother very slowly in a tightly covered skillet until turtle is tender.

4. 4

   Serve with big mounds of rice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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