Okra Skillet Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE OKRA RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet (or pan with a lid) over medium-high until shimmering but not smoking. Lower the heat to medium and add the onions, garlic and chopped jalapeno peppers. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes stirring regularly (do not let the garlic burn, if needed adjust heat).
• Add the okra and sautee for 5 to 7 minutes over medium-high heat.
• Season with kosher salt, black pepper and spices. Toss to coat.
• Add the crushed tomatoes and water. Stir to combine. Add the tomato slices on top. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and cover most of the way (leave a little opening at the top). Let the okra simmer on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until the okra has softened. Uncover and add juice of ½ lime (more to your liking).
• Remove from heat and serve over rice or with warm pita bread.

TURKEY AND OKRA SKILLET DINNER

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until slightly crisp, about 6 minutes. Meanwhile, toss the turkey in a bowl with the flour, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
• Increase the heat to medium high and add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. When the oil is hot, add the turkey in one layer and cook, turning once, until lightly browned on both sides but not cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the turkey and bacon to a bowl.
• Heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in the pan, then add the okra and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth, 1/2 cup water, the corn and tomatoes and bring to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until the okra is tender and the tomatoes begin to fall apart, 3 to 5 minutes. Return the turkey and bacon to the pan and simmer until the turkey is just cooked through, about 1 more minute. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.

CRISPY SKILLET OKRA (NO BREADING!!)

Steps:

• Turn your skillet on medium heat and get it nice and hot.
• While you're waiting for the skillet to heat up, wash and slice your okra into 1 inch long sections.
• When the skillet is hot, add cooking oil (I use canola since olive oil can become bitter at higher heat) and toss in the okra. It should sizzle! This helps seal the juices in the okra and gives it a crispy outside.
• Stir the okra around until it starts to brown, then drop in your sliced onion and season with soul food seasoning (I love Sylvia's). Continue cooking and stirring until the onion is transparent.
• Remove from heat and serve.

OKRA SKILLET

Steps:

• Defrost okra.
• In a large skillet, cook kielbasa and garlic in the butter on medium heat for about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and okra to the skillet. Stir and continue to cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
• After the 5 minutes; stir in sugar, pepper, coriander, Lawry's, and allspice.
• Cook 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally then serve!

SOUTHERN SKILLET FRIED OKRA

Steps:

• Add vegetable oil to a cast iron skillet and heat over medium.
• Next, add the okra to a colander and rinse with water.
• Slice the okra.
• In a small bowl add cornmeal, flour, salt and pepper.
• Toss sliced okra into the cornmeal mixture and toss to coat.
• Add the dredged okra pieces to the skillet.
• Cook while turning occasionally 5-7 minutes until the coating browns.

SKILLET-FRIED OKRA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a cast-iron or heavy skillet until a frying thermometer registers 375 degrees.
• Wash okra under cold water; pat dry with a paper towel. Trim stem ends; cut each pod crosswise into 3/4-inch pieces.
• Whisk together the eggs and milk in a medium bowl; set aside. Place cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in another bowl; whisk to combine.
• Add okra to egg mixture; stir until evenly coated. Add cornmeal mixture; toss with hands or a spatula until evenly coated.
• Fry okra in batches until golden brown, turning as necessary, 1 to 2 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels, and season with salt. Serve warm with hot-pepper sauce, if desired.

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.