Grilling okra gives it an amazing flavor while preventing it from getting that sliminess okra can sometimes get. We promise you’ll love it. Make a flavorful and healthy side dish to eat with the family using this simple to follow recipe.
Okra doesn’t get the respect it merits, but once you give grilling a try, you won’t be able to stop eating it. When you grill okra, it develops amazing, super crispy, and blackened edges that make it irresistible.
Everyone who claims they don’t like okra changes their mind after trying our grilled okra because the hot heat from the grill prevents the okra from becoming slimy and gives it an amazing charred flavor. If you have ever had okra, you may not have liked it if it was stewed or served in something like a gumbo because okra tends to get a little….slimy.
You really should give grilled okra a try if you’re sick of always eating the same vegetable sides, like corn on the cob or broccoli. It’s absolutely delicious, but it’s also healthy, gluten-free, vegan, and low carb! It fits just about every diet.
You can make this side dish to your liking by adding different ingredients to the okra, and the blend of seasonings added to the vegetable gives it even more flavor.
If you like your food spicy, add as much or as little hot sauce as you’d like to the okra for additional flavor. You can also use hot sauce when making the Grilled Okra Recipe, but it’s optional and will largely depend on the level of heat you’d like to achieve.
- Preheat a grill to medium high heat. That’s 375 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix the okra with olive oil: you don’t even need to measure — just enough to coat!
- Grill on the grates 5 minutes per side. Flip with a spatula and grill until tender and charred! Spritz with fresh lemon juice and enjoy.
Grilled Okra with Olive Oil – Great for summer cookouts
Grilled Okra Recipe 🔗
Grilled Okra makes a delicious addition to any meal. Get this simple, yet scrumptious grilled okra recipe to serve soon!
Prep: 5min
Total: 15min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 36 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Sodium 5 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 pound okra (washed)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- salt (to taste)
- ground black pepper (to taste)
- pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instruction:
- Skewer okra or place in a grill basket to prevent it from going through the grill grates while cooking. Drizzle with olive oil and place onto grill that has been preheated to around 450º F.
- Cook until the skin of the okra begins to caramelize and then flip to cook the other side.
- Remove from the grill and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Add cayenne pepper, if desired.
- Serve warm.
FAQ
How do you grill okra without slime?
According to food scientist, industry consultant, and author Bryan Le, one popular method to lessen the sliminess of okra is to “soak it in vinegar for 30 minutes [before cooking with it], which helps to break up and dissolve the slime.”
Do you have to soak okra before cooking?
Cut off the ends of the okra, then slice each piece into 1 cm pieces. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, then tip in the okra, keeping the heat fairly high. Shake the pan so the okra starts to fry on all sides. Fry for about 8 minutes, shaking every now and then, and lowering the heat if necessary.
How do you cook okra on a griddle?
The short answer is no, you don’t have to soak it before cooking, but some recipes recommend doing so to cut down on the sliminess. To soak okra, place 500g of it in a bowl, add 125ml (1/2 cup) of vinegar, turn to coat, and let stand for 30 minutes.