Okra Stew With Shrimp

This is a delectable spicy Creole concoction and is so easy to prepare. Recipe yield: 4 servings. INGREDIENTS • 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined • 1/2 lime, juiced • 4 tablespoons margarine • 2 green bell peppers, seeded • 6 tablespoons minced shallots • 1 cup frozen corn kernels • 1 cup chopped okra • 3 tomatoes - blanched, peeled and chopped • 1 tablespoon tomato paste • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme • 1 bay leaf • salt and pepper to taste • 1 green chile pepper DIRECTIONS 1. Place shrimp in mixing bowl and squeeze lime juice on top, trying to coat shrimp evenly. 2. Heat butter in a stock pot and saute’ the green pepper with shallots or chives for 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in corn, okra, tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf and chili pepper. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 10 minutes. 3. Add the shrimp, return to a boil and simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf and chili before serving.