Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Creole Succotash Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 3 sprigs parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 c. cooking oil
  • 1 lg. onion, chopped
  • 1 med. bell pepper, diced
  • 2 lb. okra, cut 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
  • 1 (10-inch) box frozen limas
  • 1 lb. ham, cubed
  • 2 lb. sm. shrimp
  • 2 cans kernel corn
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:

Heat oil in large pot. Saute onions, parsley and bell peppers. Put in okra and fry over low heat. Add tomatoes, lima beans and ham. Cook 20 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients including raw shrimp and cook another 20 minutes over medium heat. Add a cup of water if mixture is too dry. Serve over rice. Makes 8 servings.