Smothered Okra Shrimp A Taste of the Lowcountry

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (approx. 200g)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (approx. 150g)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (approx. 100g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning blend (approx. 5g)
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (approx. 2.5g)
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat - approx. 1g)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (approx. 800g)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (approx. 400g)
• 1 cup chicken broth (240 ml)
• 1 pound fresh or frozen okra, sliced (approx. 450g)
• 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp (approx. 450g), medium-sized
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and black pepper to taste