Grilled Okra with Cajun Spice

Grilled Okra with Cajun Spice

Smoky charred okra pods get a bold kick from a quick Cajun spice rub.

Total 18 min Makes 4 servings Calories 80/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

Whole okra pods are tossed in oil and Cajun seasoning, then grilled hot and fast until blistered and tender-crisp. The high heat tames the pods' sliminess while locking in a smoky char, making this a quick side for summer cookouts. Serve alongside grilled meats or as a snack with a squeeze of lemon.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh okra pods, whole
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Method

  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, about 450°F.

  2. Rinse the okra pods and pat them completely dry with a towel.

  3. In a large bowl, toss the okra with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and salt until evenly coated.

  4. Thread the okra onto skewers or arrange directly on a grill basket to keep the pods from falling through the grates.

  5. Grill the okra, turning every 2 minutes, until blistered and charred in spots, 6 to 8 minutes total.

  6. Transfer to a platter and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before serving warm.

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    Grilled Okra with Cajun Spice

    Whole okra pods are tossed in oil and Cajun seasoning, then grilled hot and fast until blistered and tender-crisp. The high heat tames the pods' sliminess while locking in a smoky char, making this a quick side for summer cookouts. Serve alongside grilled meats or as a snack with a squeeze of lemon.

    18 min 4 servings 80 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound fresh okra pods, whole
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
    • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

    Method

    1. 1

      Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, about 450°F.

    2. 2

      Rinse the okra pods and pat them completely dry with a towel.

    3. 3

      In a large bowl, toss the okra with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and salt until evenly coated.

    4. 4

      Thread the okra onto skewers or arrange directly on a grill basket to keep the pods from falling through the grates.

    5. 5

      Grill the okra, turning every 2 minutes, until blistered and charred in spots, 6 to 8 minutes total.

    6. 6

      Transfer to a platter and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before serving warm.