Cooking Instructions
1.
Slice the
Okra (2 1/2 cups)
into 1/2-inch pieces.
2.
In a large pot, heat up
Canola Oil (2 Tbsp)
. Fry okra until they start to brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.
3.
To make your own Cajun seasoning blend, mix
Salt (1/2 Tbsp)
,
Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp)
,
Cayenne Pepper (1 tsp)
,
Paprika (1/2 Tbsp)
and
Dried Oregano (1/2 Tbsp)
together in a small bowl.
4.
Over medium-high heat, add
Canola Oil (2 Tbsp)
,
Unsalted Butter (2 Tbsp)
and
All-Purpose Flour (1/4 cup)
to the pot. Stir with a wooden spoon constantly until the mixture smells nutty and turns a medium-shade of brown, about 3-4 min.
5.
Add the prepared
Red Chili Pepper (1)
,
Green Bell Pepper (1)
,
Yellow Onion (1)
,
Garlic (3 cloves)
, and
Tomatoes (3)
. Stir, scraping the bottom of the pot and cook until softened, about 6-8 minutes.
6.
Add 2 tablespoon of prepared Cajun Seasoning, cook for an additional 1 minute.
7.
Add
Bay Leaves (2)
and
Chicken Stock (5 cups)
. Bring to a simmer and simmer for about 30 minutes.
8.
Add
Shrimp (1 lb)
and cook until they are fully pink and cooked through. Add the okra back to the pot and serve with rice.