**Grilled Okra with Spiced Sprinkle: A Symphony of Flavors**
Embark on a culinary journey with grilled okra, a delectable dish that tantalizes taste buds with its unique texture and delightful flavors. This recipe presents a simple yet flavorful preparation, enhancing the natural goodness of okra with a zesty spiced sprinkle. Grilled to perfection, the okra pods exude a smoky aroma, while the spiced sprinkle adds a harmonious blend of heat, tang, and savoriness. As you bite into the tender okra, a burst of juicy flavors fills your mouth, leaving you craving for more. Accompanying this grilled okra recipe are three additional culinary delights: a refreshing cucumber salad with a tangy dressing, a creamy and flavorful avocado dip, and a spicy tomato salsa that adds a vibrant kick to your meal. These recipes offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making them perfect accompaniments to the grilled okra. Get ready to elevate your taste buds and indulge in a feast of flavors with this comprehensive guide to grilled okra and its delectable accompaniments.
EASY GRILLED OKRA
Here's how to make the best grilled okra! It's beyond easy with just 4 ingredients, and it's a flavor-filled side dish to any summer meal.
Provided by Sonja Overhiser
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (375 to 450 degrees).
- Mix the okra with the olive oil.
- Place the okra directly on the grates. Grill 4 to 5 minutes per side (10 minutes total), until lightly charred. Sprinkle with the kosher salt and squeeze with the juice from the lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Sugar 1.3 g, Sodium 6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
SPICY GRILLED OKRA
Think okra is slimy? Think again, with this spicy grilled okra - crunchy, creamy, and totally delicious.
Categories Sides
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine okra and olive oil, tossing to coat. Add spices and continue to toss, until okra is evenly coated.
- Arrange okra in a single layer on a fish basket or skewer on a stick.
- Grill over medium high heat for 3 minutes with the cover closed. Flip and grill an additional 3 minutes, or until okra is slightly charred and soft in the center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 5.2 grams fiber, Protein 3.1 grams protein
GRILLED OKRA
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for high heat; You should be able to hold your hand about an inch above the cooking grate for just 1 to 2 seconds before pulling it away from the intensity of the heat.
- While the grill heats, trim off and discard the stems from the okra pods .
- Put the okra in a large bowl or on a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan. Drizzle it with the oil and toss to thoroughly coat the okra with the oil.
- Place the okra on the grill (being careful that smaller pods are placed so they run perpendicular to the cooking grate so they don't fall through). Close the grill cover and cook until the okra's green color heightens and grill marks or charred edges appear about 4 to 5 minutes. If you are using purple okra, cook until the purple color deepens.
- Use tongs to turn the okra pods over, cover, and cook until they're charred or browned on the other side and tender to the bite, about 5 more minutes.
- Remove the okra from the grill. Sprinkle it with salt and spritz it with lemon juice , if you like. Serve grilled okra hot or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 152 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 4 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
GRILLED OKRA WITH SPICED SPRINKLE
When okra's fresh and plump in the summer, it's best barely cooked. With this quick grilling technique, it ends up as crunchy as a cucumber and smoky like barbecue. I sprinkle on the spice right after cooking so the residual heat from the grill takes the edge off the spices without burning them.
Provided by Carla Hall
Categories side-dish
Time 10m
Yield as many as you want
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the barbecue spice blend: Mix all the spices together.
- For the grilled okra: Prepare a charcoal grill for direct grilling over hot coals, or heat a gas grill or grill pan to high.
- Toss the okra pods with just enough oil to slick them. Grill them, turning occasionally, until grill marks appear and the okra turns a shade darker, about 5 minutes. Immediately sprinkle with salt and the spice blend to coat. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.
GRILLED OKRA WITH CAJUN RéMOULADE
Okra is a popular item at robatayaki (grill) restaurants in Japan where the pods are pinned together with skewers into rafts. Turning rafts of okra (versus flipping individual pods) is the easiest way to grill them. Besides the charred smoky flavor grilling imparts to all vegetables, it also minimizes okra's slime factor - boiled or stewed okra tends to become mucilaginous. This is useful for thickening gumbo, but it's off-putting to many people who try to eat okra straight. In keeping with okra's Louisianan associations, this formula calls for dusting the okra with Cajun seasoning before grilling and serving it with a rémoulade sauce for dipping or spooning on top.
Provided by Steven Raichlen
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Set up your grill for direct grilling and heat your grill to high (450 to 600 degrees). Brush or scrape the grill grate clean and oil it with a tightly folded paper towel dipped in vegetable oil and drawn across the bars of the grate with tongs.
- Meanwhile, trim the very ends off the stems of the okra, but do not cut into the pods. Lay 4 to 6 okra pods side by side, alternating the positions of the heads and tails. Pin crosswise near the heads and tails with toothpicks or short metal or bamboo skewers to form rafts. If the bamboo skewers extend far beyond the okra, snip off the long ends of the skewers. Brush the okra rafts on both sides with melted butter and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
- Make the rémoulade sauce: Place the mayonnaise in a mixing bowl and whisk in the mustard, horseradish, pickle juice (if using), hot sauce, pimentón, Cajun seasoning and chives. Transfer to 4 small serving bowls.
- Arrange the okra rafts on the grate and grill (covered if you are using a gas grill), basting with any remaining butter and turning with tongs, until well browned on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the okra to a platter or plates. Have each eater remove and discard the skewers and pick up the grilled okra with their fingers to dip in the rémoulade sauce.
GRILLED SPICED OKRA RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by LRay
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place yogurt in a small bowl and grate garlic clove with microplane into bowl. Add lemon zest and salt. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. If using charcoal grill, place mix of natural charcoal and pecan, apple, or hickory wood onto bottom grate and light. Let flames flare up and die down, about 20 minutes. If using gas grill, heat to medium-high. Wash okra and place on towel to dry. Arrange okra pods side by side on work surface with all tips facing same direction. Holding pods in place with one hand, thread skewer about ½-inch from top of each, leaving at least an inch or two on either side of skewer. Thread a second skewer about ½-inch from bottom of each pod. Repeat with more skewers until all pods are secured. Brush okra "ladders" on both sides with peanut oil; sprinkle evenly with kosher salt and place on hot grill. Grill until pods begin to brown, about 2-3 minutes; flip and grill on other side. Transfer to platter and remove skewers. Squeeze fresh lemon over okra pods, then dust with cumin and chile flakes. To serve as vegetable side, layer yogurt, okra, peanuts, and fresh mint onto plate or platter. To serve as an appetizer, leave yogurt in a bowl and top with peanuts and fresh mint. Place okra around bowl and serve.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, young okra pods for the best flavor and texture.
- Trim the okra pods by slicing off the stem end and the tip.
- To prevent the okra from sticking to the grill, brush them with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Grill the okra over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
- Serve the grilled okra immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Grilled okra is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a main meal or as a snack. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The smoky flavor of the grill complements the okra's slightly sweet and nutty taste. This recipe is easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Experiment with different spices and herbs to create a unique and flavorful dish.
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