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Close-up of Smoky Grilled Okra skewers, showing green okra pods with slight char marks and a coating of spices. Perfect for a Southern okra recipe, the rows of skewers highlight the okra’s texture and rich, smoky flavor.

Smoky Grilled Okra Recipe

Fresh okra pods seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne, then grilled over high heat until tender with lightly charred edges.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: grilled okra, okra, quick and easy, Southern, Southern vegan
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 69kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 1 lb okra stems trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat, between 400 and 450°F.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until combined.
  • Place the okra pods in a large bowl. Pour the spice blend over the okra and toss well to coat evenly.
  • Thread the okra pods onto skewers, leaving a little space between each pod for even grilling. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before using.
  • Place the okra on the preheated grill over direct heat. Grill for about 5 minutes until bright green with visible grill marks. Turn and grill the other side for an additional 5 minutes until grill marks are visible on the second side as well. Remove from the grill and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 869IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg
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