Difficulty: Beginner
Seafood
Gullah Stewed Shrimp and Okra
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Difficulty: Beginner
Originating in Charleston, SC, this fusion cuisine is moving across the Southern states bringing rich flavors from the Gullah culture. This recipe is exotic but tasty, especially from the recteq.
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat recteq to 500ºF.
- Step 2: Add olive oil to a large pot and place it on the grill.
- Step 3: Add okra and onions, and cook until onions become translucent.
- Step 4: Add shrimp, garlic, chili pepper, ginger, salt, and pepper, then saute for 10 minutes.
- Step 5: Add tomatoes, parsley, and thyme, then cook for about 30 minutes, checking halfway through.
Ingredients
Serving Sizes
Stew
- 2 1/2 pound(s) Okra
- 1/2 pound(s) Large Shrimp
- 1 tablespoon(s) Olive Oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) Garlic, minced
- 1/2 each Chili Pepper, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) Ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup(s) Onion, diced medium
- 1/2 tablespoon(s) Salt
- 1/2 tablespoon(s) Pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon(s) Parsley
- 1/2 tablespoon(s) Thyme
- 1/2 cup(s) Canned Tomatoes
Tools Needed
- Large Pot
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Step 1: Preheat recteq to 500ºF.
- Step 2: Add olive oil to a large pot and place it on the grill.
- Step 3: Add okra and onions, and cook until onions become translucent.
- Step 4: Add shrimp, garlic, chili pepper, ginger, salt, and pepper, then saute for 10 minutes.
- Step 5: Add tomatoes, parsley, and thyme, then cook for about 30 minutes, checking halfway through.
Chef Pairings
This delightful Gullah Stew is delicious served over rice or with roasted vegetables and corn on the cob.