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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This recipe is especially good if you were raised in the south and like okra! Ingredients:
1/2 cup vegetable oil |
1/2 cup all-purpose flour |
1 large onion, chopped |
1/2 cup chopped parsley |
1/2 cup chopped celery |
1/2 cup sliced green onion |
6 minced garlic cloves |
4 cups chicken broth |
1 (10 ounce) package frozen sliced okra, thaw |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper |
2 lbs raw small shrimp, peeled |
3 cups hot cooked rice |
1 cup wild rice |
Directions:
1. For roux, blend oil and flour in stockpot.
2. Cook over medium heat 10-15 minutes until dark brown.
3. Add chopped onion, parsley, celery, green onions and garlic to roux.
4. Cook additional 5-10 minutes until tender.
5. Add broth, okra, salt and simmer for 15 minutes, covered.
6. Add shrimp, simmer 5 minutes more.
7. Add cooked rice, and serve.
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