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Sauce aux Crevettes (Shrimp Sauce)

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time45 mins

Sauce aux Crevettes, or Shrimp Sauce, made from dried shrimp, peanuts, tomatoes, and onions.

 oil for frying
 1 onion, finely chopped
 6 okra, chopped (optional)
 2 tomatoes, chopped and mashed
 1 cup peanut butter (natural, unsweetened), diluted with a half cup of hot water
 1 lb dried shrimp or dried prawns, rinsed and soaked in warm water
 black pepper, red or cayenne pepper, salt (to taste)
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Heat oil in a frying pan. Fry onions for a few minutes. Stir in the okra (if desired) and fry for a few minutes more. Add the tomatoes and continue frying for a few more minutes. Reduce heat. Add the peanut butter and stir until smooth, adding water if necessary (the water the shrimp were soaked in can be used). Add the dried shrimp or prawns. Season to taste. Stir. Simmer on very low heat for ten minutes more.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6