Okra In Lemon Butter Recipes

OKRA IN LEMON BUTTER

Steps:

• Wash okra weell; trim stem end, leaving enough on the pod to keep the juice inches.
• Cover with boiling water and boil gently until tender, approximately 15 minutes.
• When half done add a little salt.
• To serve, drain very well, pour into a hot dish and add melted butter and lemon juice.

HOW TO SAUTE OKRA AND MAKE IT YUMMY

Steps:

• Prep the okra - Wash and dry the okra. Slice the tips and end off of the okra and discard. Cut the okra into 3/4" thick round slices.
• Mince the garlic.
• Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
• Add olive oil, cut okra, and salt to the hot pan.
• Spread the okra out in the pan and allow it to cook. Stir occasionally until the okra is lightly caramelized. (This should be about 5 minutes).
• Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for another minute or until the garlic starts to soften.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

EASY "UNSLIMY" GRILLED WHOLE OKRA

Steps:

• Heat a grill to medium high to high heat (~425F)

GARLIC SAUTéED OKRA

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Trim off and discard the stem ends of the okra pods. Rinse the trimmed pods, carefully pat them dry, and set them aside. Extra water in the cooking process can lead to the slick factor this okra recipe is designed to avoid, so the dryer the better.
• Peel the garlic clove, cut it in half lengthwise, and slice it crosswise as thinly as possible.
• Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the oil, swirl the pan to coat the bottom with the oil, and heat until the oil shimmers, about 30 seconds. Add the garlic and let it sizzle until it just starts to turn golden, about 1 minute.
• Add the okra, stir to coat it with oil, and combine it with the garlic. Cover and cook, shaking the pan frequently to move the okra pods around inside until the okra is starting to brown on the edges and is tender to the bite, about 8 minutes.
• Transfer the okra to a serving platter or individual plates. Add the optional tomatoes if using and sprinkle with salt. Serve and enjoy.

CATFISH AND OKRA WITH PECAN BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 500°F.
• Toss okra and tomatoes with oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spread in a large shallow baking pan and roast in lower third of oven until tomato skins begin to burst, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pat fillets dry and arrange in another large shallow baking pan. Sprinkle both sides with 1 1/2 teaspoons (total) Old Bay seasoning.
• When tomato skins begin to burst, add corn to vegetables in lower third of oven and put fish in upper third of oven. Roast fish and vegetables until fish is just cooked through, about 10 minutes.
• While fish roasts, melt butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, then add pecans and remaining 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until nuts are golden and butter is deep golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Serve fish over vegetables and top with sauce.

OKRA SOUP WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Make the shrimp broth: Peel and devein the shrimp; refrigerate the shrimp for the soup. Clean the shrimp shells under cold water, then transfer to a large pot. Add the carrots, celery, onions, butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, the bay leaf and 10 cups water. Bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about 45 minutes, making sure to skim off and discard any impurities that rise to the top. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve. You will need 3 cups of the broth for the soup; reserve the rest for another use.
• Make the okra soup: Heat a large gumbo pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, garlic, onion, bell pepper and 1 tablespoon butter and cook, stirring, until the vegetables soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Next, add the corn, lima beans and plum tomatoes and mix. Add the canned tomatoes and reserved 3 cups shrimp broth; stir, cover, bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes.
• While the soup is simmering, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the reserved shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the shrimp begin to turn pink, about 2 minutes per side. Add the okra, ground ginger and lemon juice and stir to mix; cook until the okra and shrimp are cooked through, about 3 minutes.
• Once the soup has simmered for 20 minutes, add the shrimp and okra mixture. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Stir the soup, then ladle into bowls or serve over rice.