Ratatouille With Shrimp And Okra Recipes

SHRIMP RATATOUILLE

Steps:

• Cut eggplant into 1/2-inch thick slices, then into chunks. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and let stand 30 minutes. Dry thoroughly.
• Peel and slice onions. Core both peppers and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Peel the tomatoes and cut into coarse cubes.
• Heat oil in a large frying pan and saute onions and garlic for 2 minutes.
• Add peppers and cook for 2 minutes more.
• Add eggplant and brown lightly on both sides, about 3 minutes.
• Add zucchini, tomatoes, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer gently, uncovered, for 40 minutes. Stir often to baste vegetables with liquid while cooking.
• Add shrimp and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat, and simmer for 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat and remove bay leaf. Serve over hot cooked rice.

OKRA RATATOUILLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet with deep sides, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• First, add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring often, until the onions are softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Next, add the zucchini, okra, and tomatoes. Stir until coated with the olive oil and garlic and cook for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the herbs and season with salt and pepper. Lower the heat and cook until the okra are tender, 6 to 8 minutes more.