Pan-Seared Okra
Servings
4people
Servings
4people
Ingredients
  • 1tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2pound fresh, small okra
  • Sea salt, for sprinkling
  • Coarse cornmealoptional
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a heavy skillet until very hot but not smoking.
  2. Wipe okra with a damp towel to clean; pat dry. Trim and discard okra stems; halve okra and sprinkle with salt (and cornmeal, if using). Sear in the very hot pan, cut side down (work in batches so they’re not crowded), until charred on one side, 2-3 minutes; flip and sear the other side until crisp tender, 1 minute more.