In case you’re intimidated by okra, let me cease you proper there! This super-easy, completely scrumptious summertime Grilled Okra recipe is only for you. Okra is a type of majorly polarizing greens for some, however down right here in Tennessee, we dwell off the stuff! To not point out, it’s extraordinarily straightforward to seek out on the farmer’s market this time of 12 months. In case you love this smoky grilled okra as a lot as I do, it’s possible you’ll even wish to strive rising it your self subsequent 12 months!
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Simple Recipe for Grilled Okra
Okra has a little bit of a status for being slimy, and to be truthful, that’s not fully undeserved. However there are a few straightforward methods to assist cut back the slime issue. Cooking it over excessive warmth helps so much, and so does including one thing acidic, like we do in our stewed tomatoes and okra recipe.
On this grilled model, I exploit each suggestions: a soak in white vinegar earlier than the okra hits the recent, dry grill. That vinegar prep makes a giant distinction and helps the feel keep good and crisp-tender as a substitute of slippery. Then I hold the seasonings easy, utilizing salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, permitting the okra and smoky grill taste to talk for themselves. Grilled okra is critically summer season on a plate, and I’m alllll about it.
Grilled Okra
- 1 lb. contemporary okra ($4.23)
- ½ cup white vinegar ($0.20)
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil ($0.19)
- 1 tsp salt ($0.01)
- 1 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked, $0.10)
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika ($0.05)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder ($0.03)
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Collect elements and preheat grill. Wash okra with a vegetable brush or clear washcloth to take away any grime or fuzz.
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Pat dry and place in a big ziplock bag. Toss with vinegar and let it soak for half-hour. I like to make use of a ziplock as a result of I simply shake the bag every time I stroll previous it within the kitchen to ensure each inch of okra sits within the vinegar for a bit. You possibly can additionally put it in a mixing bowl and stir.
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After half-hour, drain and rinse the okra and pat dry.
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In a mixing bowl, toss okra with oil and spices.
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Grill 5-6 minutes per facet till you see some charring and okra has softened.
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Flip and grill for a further 5-6 minutes.
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Serve with grilled lemons, aioli, or eat as-is!
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Serving: 1servingEnergy: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFats: 2gSodium: 393mgFiber: 3g
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Prep the okra: Collect the elements and preheat your grill. Wash 1Â lb. of contemporary okra utilizing a vegetable brush or a clear washcloth. Remember to take away all grime and fuzz.
Soak the okra: Dry the okra effectively after which place it into a big Ziplock bag. Pour ½ cup white vinegar into the bag with the okra, seal the bag, and provides it a shake. Let the okra soak within the vinegar for half-hour earlier than grilling.
I like to make use of a bag as a result of I simply shake the bag every time I stroll previous it within the kitchen to ensure each inch of okra sits within the vinegar for a bit. You possibly can additionally put it in a mixing bowl and stir.
Season the okra: As soon as the okra has soaked for half-hour, drain the vinegar and rinse it effectively. Pat the okra dry and add it to a mixing bowl. Toss the okra with 1 Tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, ¼ tsp smoked paprika, and ¼ tsp garlic powder.
Grill the okra: Place the okra onto your preheated grill. Grill on one facet for 5-6 minutes, till the okra softens and also you see some charring.
Flip the okra and grill on the opposite facet for one more 5-6 minutes. As soon as it’s properly charred and softened, it’s executed! Serve with something you’re keen on, however I like to recommend grilled lemons and a few aioli for dipping. Take pleasure in.
- Cooking the okra on a dry grill helps fight the pure sliminess related to okra when it’s boiled or simmered in liquid. Grilling exposes it to excessive, direct warmth, which shortly evaporates floor moisture and helps cut back the mucilage (the slick stuff inside okra that turns some of us off). That, paired with a soak in vinegar, makes a giant distinction. I actually don’t suggest skipping that step for those who’re aiming for the most effective texture.
- Don’t have a grill? You’ll be able to completely use a stovetop grill pan over medium-high warmth as a substitute!
- I search for agency, unblemished pods with a pleasant brilliant inexperienced shade on the retailer or farmers market. That often means they’re contemporary and can cook dinner up properly on the grill.
- Use skewers to make them simpler to flip! That is elective, however you may thread just a few pods horizontally onto one or two skewers to maintain them regular and make turning them on the grill fast and straightforward. In case you’re utilizing wood skewers, be sure you soak them in water for half-hour (whereas the okra soaks within the vinegar) earlier than grilling.
Serving Solutions
I extremely suggest throwing some lemon slices on the grill together with your okra! They get fantastically charred and add a pleasant brightness. Serve the grilled okra and lemons with a facet of aioli for dipping. I’d additionally add some grilled shrimp for a easy summer season dinner that feels somewhat fancy with out a lot effort. However actually, any dipping sauce you take pleasure in will work right here. I additionally suppose this recipe would work effectively as half of a bigger grilled veggie platter, or as a facet for black bean burgers or pulled pork, and a pasta salad at your subsequent BBQ.
Storage Directions
Any leftover grilled okra needs to be cooled and saved in an hermetic container for as much as 3 days within the fridge. Reheat it on the grill, on the stovetop, or within the air fryer till heated via.