Okra, shrimp and papaya?

[llvllagical_llkook]

Greetings,

As this seems to be the right place, I have a bag of 5 or so of fresh store-bought okras, frozen black tiger shrimp and 1 large papaya. Any ideas on them? I want to use them in the same day and thought about making some faux gumbo but am left with the papaya. I bought it 3 or so days ago and it was fairly ripe then, so I don't want it to rot away without being used. Any ideas?

 

[buckytom]

i would grill the shrimp, and make an okra/papaya salsa to go on top, with a starchy, maybe spicey rice on the side.

 

[llvllagical_llkook]

Grilling shrimp? Never tried that. The okra/papaya salsa with some spicy rice does sound very nice. Thanks for the idea. I'll try that tonight and see what happens.

 

[Claire]

Jambalaya with a papaya salad on the side. Or put the jambalaya IN a half-boat of papaya. Ditto a curry served in a half of papaya.

 

[chynablue]

Try a Mango Shrimp Stir Fry and add the okra to it. Serve over rice.

 

[Healthy Gourmet]

Slice the okra into little rounds, saute with a tablespoon of olive oil, diced onion, finely chopped fresh jalapeno (leave the ribs & seeds if you like it hot), minced garlic. When the okra is almost cooked through add the frozen shrimp, serve over angel hair pasta with a papaya puree. Puree made with the papaya, ginger and green onions, blended until smooth. Pour over the shrimp and pasta.

 

[chynablue]

Ooo! That sounds good, Healthy Gourmet

 

[sustenation]

Grilling shrimp? Never tried that. The okra/papaya salsa with some spicy rice does sound very nice. Thanks for the idea. I'll try that tonight and see what happens.

Definitely try it, grilled shrimp is awesome!

 

[Benni]

Totally agree, grilled shrimp is great. I often baste the shrimp with garlic butter for added flavour.