03/25/2026
Smothered Okra with Sausage & Shrimp
3 cups of okra
1 lb sausage (sliced)
1 lb shrimp
1 diced onion
1 diced bell pepper
1 clove of garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 can diced tomatoes (drained)
2 T tomato paste
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 T cajun seasoning
Slice sausage and bake in the oven with onion, pepper, and garlic for 7-8 mins.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, add okra and tomatoes and fry until slime is no longer visible.
Remove sausage and veggies from the oven and add it to the okra.
Stir in the tomato paste.
Pour in the stock.
Stir well, lower heat, and cover skillet with the lid leaving a small crack.
Cook for 20 or until liquid reduces.
Add in shrimp and cook for 5-7 mins. Be careful not to overcook.
Serve over warm rice or hot biscuits or rice.