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Grilled okra sitting on top of a brown bowl of Cajun Dipping Sauce.
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Cajun Dipping Sauce with Grilled Okra

Spice up your next cookout with this bold Cajun Dipping Sauce with Grilled Okra. This easy Southern-inspired recipe is loaded with flavor!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizers, Dips
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: Cajun Dipping Sauce, Grilled Okra
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 149kcal
Author: Debi Morgan | Easy Party Dips

Equipment

  • Gas or Charcoal Grill
  • kitchen tongs
  • mixing bowls
  • measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

Cajun Dipping Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • ¾ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon dried parsley

Grilled Okra

  • 1 pound fresh okra washed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ fresh lemon juiced
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Instructions

    Preheat the Grill to 450ºF to 550ºF.
  • Mix the Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Season the Okra: In a large bowl, toss okra with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the top and toss again to evenly coat.
  • Skewer the Okra: Thread okra onto small skewers so they'll be perfect for appetizer servings. For larger okra, use two skewers per row to make flipping easier.
  • Grill Time: Oil the grill grates, then place skewered okra directly on the grill.
  • Cook: Close the lid and cook for 3 minutes per side, flipping once, until tender and slightly charred.
  • Serve It Up: Remove from grill and plate. Serve immediately with chilled Cajun dipping sauce.
    Step by step photos on how to make Cajun dipping sauce with grilled okra.

Notes

  • Some okra are huge. The most tender and delicious are the smaller ones. If you can hand pick them, choose the smaller ones. 
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. 
  • Reheat leftovers (for best results) in an air fryer at 330 for 5 minutes. Microwaving these will make them soggy. 
  • Most Cajun seasonings have lots of salt. If yours doesn’t have salt, make sure to add some salt to the seasoning of the okra. If you’re sensitive to spicy things, you can reduce the Cajun seasoning on the okra. 
  • The okra won’t move around when flipping as much if you use 2 skewers for each bunch of okra. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 694IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg