Smothered Shrimp and Okra
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
6 strips bacon, cut in 1" strips
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
1 / 2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 / 2 cup celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1-pound okra, rinsed and sliced
2 whole tomatoes with seeds and juice
1 / 2 cup chicken stock
1 1 / 2 pounds shrimp 16-20 ct., peeled and deveined
In a large Dutch oven or large skillet heat oil on medium high heat. Sauté bacon for about 3 minutes. Add onions cook until translucent about 5 minutes. Add bell pepper and celery and continue to sauté until soft about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add seasonings and sauté for 1 minute.
Add okra and stir. Add Tomatoes and stir. Add stock and bring to a boil reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add shrimp and stir. Cook for 5-7 minutes until shrimp is pink and cooked. Adjust seasoning and serve over rice.