SMOTHERED OKRA SOUTHERN STYLE

SMOTHERED OKRA SOUTHERN STYLE image

Yield 8 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 15

4lbs of fresh or frozen okra cut into small slices
1lb of smoked sausage (whatever brand you prefer)
2lbs of peeled and devined shrimp
1/2 cup of white onion
1/2 cup of parsley
1/2 cup of green bell pepper
1/2 cup of red bell pepper
3 cloves of garlic minced
6 crabs cleaned and large claws removed
2 tbsp of seasoned salt
1 tbsp each black and red pepper
2 cups of EVOO
3 cups of water
6 cups of medium grain rice
1 tsp of sea salt

Steps:

Ok now you will need a nice size skillet so that you can fry your okra in the EVOO over medium high heat until the slime is gone(usually once the okra browns and breaks apart it is done and ready to come out of the pan) allow it to drain as you repeat this step until all of the okra is done. Once the okra has been deslimed, place all the okra in a medium sized deep pot, add all of the fresh season to the pot and allow to cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, then add sausage and crabs cook an add't 20 minutes, then add the remaining ingredients except the rice, water, and sea salt. Allow Okra to cook about 30 minutes on a medium low fire so that all the flavors can fuse together. Meanwhile cook your rice according to the package directions and add sea salt. Remove okra from the heat and wham bam thank you ma'am you have yourself a delicious and hearty meal the whole family will love!