Okra and Seafood Stew

Serves 8

45 min

Okra and Seafood Stew

Recipe GLPR1578b7669091d9

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Creole
Soup
45 min
Servings: 8
Stovetop
SNAP eligible

A hearty and nourishing seafood stew built on a flavorful fish stock base, enriched with tender okra and aromatic onions. This traditional dish celebrates the natural briny essence of the sea while maintaining a light, wholesome character perfect for any main course occasion.

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Ingredients

12 cups Fish or vegetable stock

4 cups Fresh okra, trimmed and cut into thick slices

3 Bay leaves

2 Medium yellow onion, roughly chopped

Directions

  1. Pour the fish or vegetable stock into a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. Add the bay leaves and chopped onions to the boiling stock. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 8 minutes until the onions begin to soften.

  3. Add the sliced okra to the pot and stir gently to combine.

  4. Maintain a gentle simmer and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the okra is tender and the flavors have melded together.

  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove the bay leaves before serving. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.