Spicy Shrimp & Okra

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 ounces okra, washed and left whole
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
• 4 serrano peppers, cut diagonally
• 12 teaspoon turmeric
• 4 basil leaves, sliced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 lb fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 2 limes, juice of
• 3 cups cooked brown rice

1. Heat the oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Fry the okra until they are slightly crisp and somewhat browned (about 5 minutes).
3. Remove from the oil and set aside.
4. In the same oil, fry the garlic, ginger, serrano peppers, turmeric, basil, and cumin for 2 minutes.
5. Add the shrimp and mix well.
6. Cook until shrimp are done, or about 3 minutes.
7. Add the rest of the ingredients along with the fried okra.
8. Quickly fry the mixture for 5 more minutes, stirring gently to prevent the okra from breaking.
9. Serve hot over rice, if desired.

olive oil, okra, garlic, ginger, serrano peppers, turmeric, basil, cumin, fresh shrimp, salt, brown sugar, brown rice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-shrimp-okra-491978 (may not work)