Cornmeal-Crusted Okra
- Minutes to Prepare:
- Minutes to Cook:
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 cup cornmeal1 egg, beatencoarse saltblack pepper1 lb. small okra (3” long or less), stems removed1/4 cup peanut or canola oil (approx.)lemon wedges
* Cut okra cross-wise into ½” pieces. Toss the okra in the beaten egg so they are all coated.
* Place cornmeal, salt, & pepper in small brown or plastic bag. Drop egg-coated okra into bag & shake to coat. Shake in strainer to remove excess cornmeal. Should be “dusted”.
* Heat ¼” of oil in 11” or 12” skillet over high heat. When oil is shimmering add okra & fry. Turn occasionally. About 4 mins.
* Okra should be brown & crisp. Use slotted spoon to transfer to platter with paper towels.
* Sprinkle with salt & pepper. Serve with lemon wedges.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JULIEIRENE.
* Place cornmeal, salt, & pepper in small brown or plastic bag. Drop egg-coated okra into bag & shake to coat. Shake in strainer to remove excess cornmeal. Should be “dusted”.
* Heat ¼” of oil in 11” or 12” skillet over high heat. When oil is shimmering add okra & fry. Turn occasionally. About 4 mins.
* Okra should be brown & crisp. Use slotted spoon to transfer to platter with paper towels.
* Sprinkle with salt & pepper. Serve with lemon wedges.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JULIEIRENE.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 278.2
- Total Fat: 16.2 g
- Cholesterol: 53.1 mg
- Sodium: 615.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 30.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
- Protein: 6.2 g
Member Reviews