Fresh okra, Creole tomatoes, and shrimp cook up quickly in this simple stir-fry.
Shrimp and Okra Stir-Fry
Makes About 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- ½ pound fresh okra, halved lengthwise
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups ½-inch-diced Creole tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- ½ pound peeled and deveined medium fresh shrimp (tails left on)
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onion
- Hot cooked rice, to serve
- Garnish: sliced green onion
Instructions
- In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add okra and yellow onion; cook, stirring frequently, until tender and lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes, lemon juice, soy sauce, and hot sauce. Bring to a boil; immediately add shrimp, and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and firm, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in green onion. Serve immediately over rice. Garnish with green onion, if desired.
This Shrimp and Okra Stir-Fry recipe looks like a delightful blend of flavors and textures! I’m curious, do you have any tips for selecting the freshest okra and Creole tomatoes to make this dish truly shine?