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Okra and Shrimp with wine

Ingredients

1 pound okra, trimmed, washed, sliced
1 to 1 1/2 pounds shrimp; peeled and deveined
1 green bell pepper; seeded and coarsely chopped
4 large tomatoes; peeled, seeded and chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter until the butter is melted. Add the onion and bell pepper; toss to coat evenly. Stir in the okra and cook over medium heat until the onion is translucent.

2. Add the tomatoes, wine, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.

3. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften.

4. Add the shrimp and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink and opaque.

Serves 4.

Note:

Serve with hot cooked rice.

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