Shrimp and Okra

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

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A vibrant, spicy-savory dish with plump shrimp and tender okra simmered in a smoky Cajun spice blend, served over rice. This Cajun-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs shrimp, okra, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Cajun cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
1.5 lbs, sliced okra
3 tbsp olive oil
1 large, diced onion
1, diced bell pepper
1 stalk, diced celery
3 cloves, minced garlic
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried thyme
14 oz canned diced tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
Step 2: Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Sauté 1 large diced onion, 1 diced bell pepper, and 1 diced celery stalk until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp paprika, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 1.5 lbs sliced okra, 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, and 1 cup chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until okra is tender.
Step 5: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 more minutes until flavors meld.
Step 6: Serve hot over cooked rice.