Name: New Orleans Shrimp, Okra, and Tomato Sauté
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds large uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined; 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided; 6 slices smoked bacon, chopped; 3 tablespoons all purpose flour; 2 cups frozen cut okra (from 16-ounce package), thawed; 1 12-ounce container cherry tomatoes; 1 8-ounce bottle clam juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 2 green onions, chopped

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Great on polenta, grits, or steamed rice.

Ingredient Tip:

Cajun seasoning varies by brand, but it almost always contains salt, onion, garlic, chiles, black pepper, mustard, and celery. It may also include bay leaves, nutmeg, and paprika. You can find it in the spice section of most supermarkets.

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