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Grilled Okra

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"These are very spicy and good. They have to be very charred." — Mr. Greekagojun

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1 pound fresh okra
1/4 cup melted butter

1/4 cup Cajun seasoning

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Directions

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Roll the okra in the melted butter and then in the cajun seasoning. Grill the okra until charred, about 2 minutes per side.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 5 mins
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Grilled okra is a summertime regular at my house and I have found a MUCH better way to grill them. Lay 5 or 6 of them out side to side. I alternate the direction of each one so they fit nicely against one another. Then take bamboo skewers and run all the way though them. Put 2 skewers about an inch apart through each bunch of okra forming a sort of raft. Brush on butter and seasoning and grill.

—semajsmadda

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 25, 2010

I only had pre-sliced okra, but it worked out well. I used Tony Chachere's original creole seasoning as well. You may want to sprinkle the seasoning, as another reviewer said, rolling the okra around in in makes it too strong. I made that mistake as well, so next time I will sprinkle the seasoning instead.

—MBKRH

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24 Ratings

Sep 30, 2009

YUM! The char-grilled taste was wonderful. I found the flavor was better with just a little butter and just slight sprinkling of seasoning. Rolling it in seasoning made it just a little too strong. We used Tony Chachere's original creole seasoning.

—amanda3443

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Jul 19, 2010

I've been grilling okra for years - we love the whole pods (much easier preparation) grilled with olive oil and coarse salt and pepper. Love the cajun seasoning idea!!! Adds zip!

—chryan

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Sep 02, 2009

My family really enjoyed this quick and easy recipe. After placing the orka on the grill, I brushed on the melted butter and sprinkled on the cajun spice. We will make this a regular dish.

—radarlove

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Aug 31, 2010

this was about the only way i've never eaten okra and it was very good. there is no need to oil the grill since the okra has already been dipped in melted butter.

—THEDAD

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Oct 04, 2010

What a refreshing new way to eat okra! I just brushed butter on them and sprinkled some "Slap ya Mama" cajun seasoning on some garden fresh okra-so easy and good. My whole family loved it.

—EVERCLIMBER

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Oct 11, 2012

This is definitely my new favorite vegetable dish...seriously delicious!

—wineandwhine

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Nutrition

Calories
156 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
11.4 g
4%

Cholesterol
31 mg
10%

Fat
12 g
18%

Fiber
4.3 g
17%

Protein
3 g
6%

Sodium
1501 mg
60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Okra

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 156
Calories from Fat: 108

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 18 %
Saturated Fat 7.3g 37 %
Cholesterol 31mg 10 %
Sodium 1501mg 60 %
Potassium 435mg 12 %
Total Carbohydrates 11.4g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 4.3g 17 %
Protein 3g 6 %
** Sugars 1.4g
** Vitamin A 16 %
** Vitamin C 40 %
** Calcium 12 %
** Iron 9 %
** Thiamin 23 %
** Niacin 11 %
** Vitamin B6 15 %
** Magnesium 23 %
** Folate 56 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.