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This is a delectable spicy creole concoction and is so easy to prepare. Ingredients:
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined |
1/2 lime, juiced |
4 tablespoons margarine |
2 green bell peppers, seeded |
6 tablespoons minced shallots |
1 cup frozen corn kernels |
1 cup chopped okra |
3 tomatoes - blanched, peeled and chopped |
1 tablespoon tomato paste |
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme |
1 bay leaf |
salt and pepper to taste |
1 green chile pepper |
Directions:
1. Place shrimp in mixing bowl and squeeze lime juice on top, trying to coat shrimp evenly.
2. Heat butter in a stock pot and saute the green pepper with shallots or chives for 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in corn, okra, tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf and chili pepper. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Add the shrimp, return to a boil and simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf and chili before serving.
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