Limpin Susan

A South Carolina low country recipe, It is said that Susan is the wife of Hoppin' John.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup green pepper, diced
• 1⁄4 cup onion, diced
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  lb okra, tipped and topped, cut into 1/4 slices
• 1  lb shrimp, peeled
• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  cup long grain white rice
• 2  cups  chicken stock
•  ground pepper
•  cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Saute onion and pepper about 5 minutes in vegetable oil, until soft. Add garlic, for 2 minutes.
2. Add rice, stir until coated and cook 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients except shrimp, bring to a boil, then simmer at low, covered, for about 20 minutes. Liquid should be absorbed.
4. taste for seasoning, add shrimp and cook a further 5 minutes until pink.