Spicy Seared Okra
Spicy Seared Okra is a quick, flavor-packed dish that brings a delightful crunch to your table in just 15 minutes.
With just 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, you’ll enjoy a dish that’s vibrant, aromatic, and bursting with heat.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 12 pieces okra sliced in half
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- ½ jalapeño thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons toasted walnuts roughly chopped
- Small handful cherry tomatoes cut in half
- ¼ cup sherry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
- When your pan is really hot, add the okra and sauté until it starts to turn brown. Add a few pinches of salt.
- Add the shallots and jalapeños and sauté for 1 minute, turning down the heat as needed.
- Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add the walnuts and tomatoes, and toss to incorporate.
- Deglaze the pan with the sherry vinegar, and reduce until it’s almost dry.
- Remove the pan from heat, and add the butter, tossing and stirring to create a glaze.
- Enjoy!
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