Shrimp And Okra Bake Recipe

American cuisine · 550 calories

Shrimp and Okra Bake recipe

About this recipe

A hearty pescatarian dinner featuring shrimp, okra, and bell peppers baked with rice and tomato sauce for a comforting one-pan meal.

Ingredients

  • 35 g Foodie Puppies Freeze Dried Shrimp Snack
  • 250 g Lady Finger (Bhindi)
  • 2 Pieces Red & Yellow Bell Pepper - Protected Cultivation
  • 100 g Sambar Onion Peeled
  • 1 pack (1 kg) 921 Everyday Long Grain Rice
  • 525 g Veeba Herby Tomato Pizza & Pasta Sauce
  • 1 kg Tata Salt (Vacuum Evaporated Iodised)

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2. Cut 1 lb of okra, 1 bell pepper, and 1 onion into small pieces.
  3. 3. In a large saucepan, sauté the chopped okra, bell pepper, and onion with 1 lb of shrimp over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are pink and the vegetables are softened.
  4. 4. Wash 1 1/2 cups of rice thoroughly, leaving a small amount of water after washing.
  5. 5. Transfer the sautéed shrimp and vegetables to a baking dish. Add the washed rice and 1 cup of tomato sauce, stirring to combine.
  6. 6. Season the mixture with 1 tsp of salt and additional spices or herbs to taste.
  7. 7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
  8. 8. After 1 hour, remove the dish from the oven and stir the contents to ensure even cooking.
  9. 9. Turn off the oven and leave the baking dish inside until the oven cools down slightly.
  10. 10. Serve warm as a satisfying dinner.