Shrimp and Okra Stew

Ingredients

• Shrimp (Washed and cleaned)
• Okra
• Onion (Cut into cubes)
• Tomatoes (Blended until smooth)
• Tomato paste
• Cilantro
• Dill
• Garlic (Garlic is mentioned with the ginger in the method and also as a whole head in the ingredient list)
• Ginger
• Shrimp seasoning or fish seasoning (Use either shrimp seasoning or fish seasoning)
• Salt (To taste)
• Tamarind (Called ṣabbār / Indian tamarind in the source)
• 2 Black dried limes (The transcript specifies two; pierce or slit before adding if desired, then squeeze them into the broth when serving)
• 1 Garlic head (Listed as a whole head of garlic)
• Cooking fat (The transcript says to place a little fat in the pot)
• Hot water

Steps

1. 1

   Heat a little cooking fat in a large pot.

2. 2

   Add the cubed onion and cook briefly in the fat.

3. 3

   Add the cleaned shrimp to the pot.

4. 4

   Add the tomato paste, followed by the garlic and ginger, and stir to combine and develop the flavors.

5. 5

   Pour in the blended tomatoes.

6. 6

   Add the okra, then season with shrimp seasoning or fish seasoning.

7. 7

   Add the dill and cilantro, and continue cooking the mixture together.

8. 8

   Add the two black dried limes and the tamarind.

9. 9

   Pour in hot water to create the stew broth.

10. 10

    Add salt to taste, then cover the pot.

11. 11

    Simmer, covered, until the okra is cooked and tender and the shrimp stew is finished. The source does not specify an exact simmering time or heat level.

12. 12

    To serve, break open the cooked black limes, squeeze their juice into the broth, and enjoy the stew hot.

Notes

The source provides ingredient names and method but does not provide quantities, exact cooking temperature, or a precise simmering time. The Arabic word for tamarind is given as ṣabbār (تمر هندي), meaning Indian tamarind.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• stew
• Middle Eastern
• seafood
• shrimp
• okra
• one-pot
• dairy-free