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Skillet-Roasted Okra and Shrimp

Course: Main Course, Seafood
Servings: 0

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. fresh okra halved lengthwise or sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 pt. grape tomatoes
  • 1 lb. peeled large raw shrimp, deveined
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper or more to taste
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • Stone ground grits or rice for serving

Instructions

  • Sauté okra in 1 Tbsp. hot olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer okra to a large bowl.
  • Add tomatoes and 1 Tbsp. oil to skillet; saute 3 minutes or until skins begin to burst. Transfer tomatoes to bowl with okra.
  • Add shrimp, red pepper and garlic with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to skillet. Sauté 2 to 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink being careful not to burn garlic. Add garlic after cooking a minute if concerned. Stir in okra mixture, and sauté 1 to 2 minutes or until hot. Stir in salt, pepper, and parsley.

Notes

We ate this over grits and it was delicious!
This makes 2 large or 4 small servings.
Recipe By: Okra by Vieginia Willis
Serving Size: 4