Preheat oven 425F/218C Degrees

Prepare the Okra

• In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, paprika, black pepper and salt. Add the okra to a medium mixing bowl. Toss with the olive oil and spice mix.
  1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Add the okra to a medium mixing bowl. Toss with the olive oil, spice mix and the cornstarch
  12 ounces okras, 2 - 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 - 2 teaspoons corn starch
• Dump the seasoned okra onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Spread in a single layer.
• Pop the pan into preheated oven. Roast until the okras are slightly charred around the edges - about 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from the oven.

Season and cook the shrimps

• In a small bowl, combine the spices - old bay season, chili powder, paprika, salt and freshly ground black pepper
  1/4 teaspoon old bay seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Add the shrimps into a medium mixing bowl, Season with the spice mix and olive oil.

  Note: the shrimps can be cooked immediately or rest for 15 to 30 minutes.
  8 ounces large shrimps, 1 -2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• Heat a stainless steel skillet over medium flame. Add the olive oil.
  1 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Sauté the onions, 2 to 3 minutes until it's fragrant and starts to soften. Add a pinch of salt if desired.
  1 small onion, Optional: pinch of salt
• Add in the thyme leaves and garlic. Mix. Cook 30 to 60 seconds
  1 - 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, 1 clove garlic
• Add in the seasoned shrimps. Mix and cook until no longer pink. 2 to 3 minutes.

  Note: Shrimps cook time will depend on the size of the shrimps.
  8 ounces large shrimps
• Turn off the stove. Mix in the scallions. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
  3 scallions

Bring the shrimps and okra together.

• Add the okra into the bowl with the shrimps. Mix to combine. Serve over rice or with bread. Enjoy.