Smothered Okra, Shrimp and Sausage

Here’s a quick meal that is oh-so-good!! This is one of my favorite things to cook when I’m short on time but really have a taste for something filling and soulful.  Hope you enjoy! Be sure to tag me if you make it! Also, check out the video reel on insta! I’ll link it below.


16oz bag of frozen okra
1 16oz lb bag of frozen seasoning blend
1-2 tbs of minced garlic
2 lbs of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lb of smoked sausage (chopped or sliced)
1 8 oz can of diced tomatoes
2 tbs of olive oil
Black Pepper (to taste)
Salt (to taste)
Garlic Powder (to taste)
Onion Powder (to taste)
Slap Ya Mama (to taste)
Tony Chachere’s (to taste)
White Vinegar (2-3 tbs)

1. Heat olive oil on medium heat and sauté seasoning blend until soft.
2. Add garlic and sauté 2-3 minutes.
3. Add diced tomatoes and sauté for 5-7 minutes
4. Add sliced sausage and allow to simmer on medium heat for about 5 minutes or so.
5. Season to taste with dry seasonings
6. Add frozen okra and mix well.
7. Add 2-3 tbs of white vinegar ( to prevent sliminess)
8. Lightly season with more dry seasonings (if necessary)
9. Cover pot and smother okra about 20 mins (longer if you like your okra cooked down more)
10. Add lightly seasoned shrimp and smother 5 minutes more. (Do not overcook the shrimp!
11. Serve over white rice.