Jul 14 2026
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Cornmeal Crusted Okra Recipe

Inspired by Screen Door
Time45m
Serves4

crispy fried, served w/ remoulaude sauce [v]

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Ingredients

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For the Cornmeal Crusted Okra

For the Remoulade Sauce

Method

For the Cornmeal Crusted Okra

  1. 1

    Prepare the Okra

    In a large bowl, combine sliced okra with buttermilk and let it soak for about 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In another bowl, mix cornmeal, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

  3. 3

    Coat the Okra

    Remove okra from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture until well coated.

  4. 4

    Fry the Okra

    In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the coated okra in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.

  5. 5

    Drain

    Remove fried okra and place it on paper towels to drain excess oil.

For the Remoulade Sauce

  1. 6

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped capers, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Mix well.

  2. 7

    Season

    Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.

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