Savory Smothered Okra with Shrimp Recipe: A Cajun Delight

Ingredients

• 2 Pounds (Lbs.) Colossal Raw Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 Bay Leaves
• 1 Pound (Lbs.) Fresh-Cut Okra, sliced into bite-size pieces
• 5 Vine Tomatoes (or Roma Tomatoes)
• 1/2 Cup Roughly Chopped Onions
• 1 Tablespoon Garlic Paste (or 4 garlic cloves, minced)
• 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
• 2 Cups Water or broth
• 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon Coarse Black Pepper
• 1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
• 1 Teaspoon Cumin
• 1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
• 1 Teaspoon Dried Basil
• 1 Teaspoon Dried Parsley