Mardi Gras Shrimp Toasts & Lemony Okra Mayo
Mardi Gras Shrimp Toasts & Lemony Okra Mayo
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- 6 thick slices white bread; toasted
- 6 tablespoons okra mayonnaise recipe below
- 1 large ripe avocado; smashed
- 2 tomatoes; cut into slices
- 1/4 bunch watercress leaves or chopped baby spinach
- 24 small cooked shrimp
- Fresh dill sprigs
- 1 15 oz can Margaret Holmes Cut Okra; drained well
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- A couple small sprigs dill
- 1 cup whole fat mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajon or Creole seasoning
Spread okra mayo on toasts and then the smashed avocado.
Scatter with watercress (or spinach) leaves topped with slices of tomato and shrimp. Garnish with dill sprigs and a lemon slice.
Place okra, lemon juice and dill in a blender and puree until smooth.
Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in mayonnaise and seasoning; mix well.
