Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use gluten-free beer in this dish.
"The okra plant doesn't grow taller than its planter." -African Proverb
The refrigerator light goes on...
I grew up eating okra and particularly love it. My mother would make it the old fashioned way - cooked to heck and gone. When a friend of mine gave me some fresh okra from her garden I wanted to find something that even those who think they don't like okra can love. Try this with the Buttermilk Glaze for a different flavor. This recipe makes great leftovers, especially cut up in salads or as a topping on sandwiches.
Seared Okra with Cajun Glaze
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 4 ounces okra with sauce
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be easily be multiplied and makes very good leftovers, especially chilled for picnics.
| 1/3 cup | beer or gluten-free beer |
| 1/2 | lemon (juiced) |
| 1 Tbsp | peach preserves |
| 1/2 tsp | Tabasco or other hot sauce |
| 1 tsp | no salt added Cajun seasoning |
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
| 1/8 tsp | fresh ground black pepper |
| 3 tsp | unsalted butter |
| 1 lb | okra |
| 1 quart | water |
| spray oil |
Place the beer, lemon juice, peach preserves, Tabasco, cajun seasoning, salt and pepper in a small sauce pan over medium high heat.
Cook slowly and simmer for about 20 minutes until reduced to 1/4 cup. Whisk frequently.
Add the butter and whisk until smooth.
While the glaze is cooking, skewer the okra with long wooden skewers. Use two skewers about 1 1/2 inches apart so that the okra looks like rungs on a ladder.
Place the water in a shallow skillet fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. Cover.
When the water is boiling, add the okra skewers and steam for 12 minutes.
Place a flat griddle over high heat. When the griddle is hot, spray with the oil.
Place the okra skewers on the griddle and cook on each side for about ten minutes.
In the last five minutes, spread the glaze over the okra while it is cooking.
Serve cold or hot.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 ounces okra with sauce
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 82 | Calories from Fat 27 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium 161mg | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrates 13g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 12% |
| Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 2g |
| Vitamin A 10% | Vitamin C 47% |
| Calcium 8% | Iron 4% |
| Vitamin K 60 mcg | Potassium 363 mg |
| Magnesium 66 mg | |