How to Make Okra and Shrimp Stew

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini or green beans can provide a similar texture and flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken or tuna are more affordable protein options.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth or seasoned water can reduce sodium.

cajun seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: generic seasoning mix

Homemade blends can be healthier and cheaper.

Add 1 pound of smoked ham hocks to 4 quarts of water.

Quarter 1 onion through the root end and add it to the pot with the bay leaf.

Bring the pot to a boil over high heat.

Reduce to medium low and cover slightly ajar to simmer for about 3 hours until the ham hock is tender.

Discard the onion and bay leaf after simmering.

Measure out 8 cups of the broth for the stew.

In the same pot, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium high heat.

Cut 12 ounces of andouille sausage in half lengthwise and then into quarter-inch thick pieces.

Brown the sausage in the pot for about 5 minutes until lightly brown on both sides.

Cut the tops and bottoms off 1 pound of okra and slice it into half-inch pieces.

Add the ham hocks back into the pot along with the 8 cups of broth and the okra.

Add 1 cup and a half of baby lima beans to the pot.

Add 1 can of diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces) to the mixture.

Season with 2 teaspoons of table salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of granulated garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon of paprika.

Stir everything together and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium and let simmer for about 1 hour until it reaches a stew-like consistency.

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