Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose or unbleached flour
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (14 1/2-oz.) can ready-to-serve fat-free chicken broth with 1/3 less sodium
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh okra (about 8 oz.)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Cajun seasoning
  • 1 lb. shelled deveined uncooked medium shrimp

Instruction

  • Heat oil in Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. With wire whisk, stir in flour; cook about 5 minutes or until mixture turns medium brown, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in onions, celery and bell pepper; cook about 4 to 5 minutes or until softened, stirring frequently.
  • Add garlic; cook and stir 30 to 60 seconds or until softened. Add tomatoes, broth, okra and Cajun seasoning; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; partially cover and cook 25 to 30 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
  • Add shrimp; cook an additional 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. If desired, serve with hot cooked rice.