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shrimp and okra stew in white bowl

Caribbean Shrimp and Okra Stew

Delight in Caribbean Shrimp & Okra Stew. Bursting with exotic flavors, succulent shrimp, and creamy coconut goodness. A taste of paradise!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean
Servings: 4 people
Calories:
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8-10 Fresh Okra Pods
  • 1 ounce Annatto Paste
  • 1 medium Yuca peeled and diced
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion diced
  • 4 Garlic Cloves diced
  • 3 cups Chicken Stock
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Spice
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 3 stems Fresh Oregano
  • ¼ cup Lime Juice
  • Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Sauté aromatics: Heat extra virgin olive oil in a Dutch oven to medium heat and add annatto paste. Allow the paste to soften and break down in the oil. Add and sauté onions and garlic stirring occasionally until fragrant.
  • Add yuca, seasoning, and stock: Toss in yuca chunks, chicken stock, bay leaves, fresh oregano, curry spice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, stirring to coat everything with flavor. Allow to cook 15-20 minutes until yuca is fork tender. Remove the bay leaf and oregano.
  • Blend ingredients: Using an immersion blender or traditional blender puree the mixture to a thick smooth consistency.
  • Add okra: Add okra and simmer covered for another 15-20 minutes.
  • Cook shrimp: Add fresh shrimp to the okra stewed mixture. Cook 3-4 minutes and avoid overcooking. Finish with fresh lime juice.
  • Ladle the stew into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with your favorite accompaniments.

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Notes

  • Remove the okra's sliminess: To reduce the okra's natural mucilage, pre-cook it in boiling water for a few minutes before adding it to the stew.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste: Caribbean cuisine often embraces bold and vibrant flavors, so don't shy away from adjusting the spices and seasonings to suit your preferences.
  • Stew consistency: If you prefer a thicker stew, mash a few pieces of yuca to naturally thicken the broth.
  • Add more vegetables: I kept things simple with just a few vegetables, but feel free to add a few more like green bell pepper, tomatoes, celery, and onions.
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