Ingredients
- 1 leek
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups of okra
- 2 1/2 ounces tomato paste
- 10 1/2 ounces shrimp
- Salt and pepper, cayenne pepper
Directions
1. Prepare the leeks. First, remove the dark green tops. These can be saved for a vegetable stock or broth base.
2. Split the white portion of the leek down the center, keeping the root attached. This will make it easier to rinse the leek to remove any grit that may be present between the layers.
3. Thinly slice the leek. Place in a sauté pan with the butter, season with a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly caramelized.
4. When the leeks look like this, add the okra, sliced into rounds, and the tomato paste. Increase the heat and fry until the tomato paste reduces in texture and starts to brown a bit, then add a bit of water and bring up the fond so that you have a thick sauce. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the okra is completely cooked through.
5. Add shrimp and cook until they are warmed through.
6. Season to taste with additional salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Serve immediately.