Poor Man's Gourmet Kitchen

Fried Okra Easy Pan Fried Recipe

Easy Fried Okra

This Pan Fried Okra Recipe is exactly the way it was always done in my home growing up. So I may be a little bios when it comes to taste and flavor, because it’s a recipe I’ve grown to love. I say that because the breading in this recipe is very light and flaky. It’s not a batter that’s thick and really holds on to the Okra and that’s the way I like it. If it’s not how you prefer your Okra, then the alternatives are still listed below, so no worries. Everyone is happy because the seasoning and flavor is still very present no matter how you like it. Also, it wouldn’t hurt to throw in a few tbsp of Corn Meal if you’d like.

Pan Fried Okra Ingredients:

1 lbs Okra
Season Salt, shake
Black Pepper, shake
Cayenne, light shake
1 cup Flour
1/3 cup Butter Milk (Optional)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Oil for Frying.

Season The Okra first then cover with flour, 1/4 cup at a time then stir until the flour is gone and the Okra is full coated. If you want a thicker layer of batter you need to apply the butter Milk first, then add the flour. In a hot pan on Medium Heat, add enough oil to coat the whole bottom, then add the Okra and spread out evenly. Turn up the Heat immediately to Medium High and Cook for 1 to 2 minutes before tossing, then cook Okra too a Golden brown on all sides, then serve.

Be sure to watch the short video tutorial and I’ll show you exactly how to make this pan fried Okra.

Grilled Halibut Recipe with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

The Best Grilled Halibut

Sometimes it seems like fish can be tricky to prepare and cook, but the truth is, much like this Grilled Halibut Recipe, it really couldn’t be easier. You need to keep your fish Moist so it doesn’t taste dry and you need to have some flavor. Simple enough, right? So how do we do that? Well there’s several different ways to go about it. You can wrap your fish, Steam it or coat with Olive oil. Are you following me? Now it’s down to the flavor. The best thing to do with any fish is stick with the basics first; salt and pepper, and if you need a lift or some kick, then we’re talking some Cayenne or Paprika etc. From there the sky’s the limit because the fusion of flavor could mean anything. In this recipe we’re going to take a fresh approach. A little bit of Garlic, some fresh herbs, some Oyster Mushrooms, White Wine and a full squeeze of a Lemon. Oh I almost forgot Bacon!

Grilled Halibut Ingredients:

2-3 Halibut Steaks
Olive Oil, for the Steaks
Salt and Pepper, Pinch
Paprika, Dash
2 tbsp Olive Oil, for Cooking
1 tbsp Butter

Topping
1 cup Oyster Mushrooms
2 Green Onions, chopped into Scallions
1 tbsp Parsley, freshly Chopped
4 oz Bacon, sliced (optional)

Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
1/2 cup Water
3 tbsp Butter
1 Lemon, squeezed
1/4 cup White Wine
1/2 tsp Garlic, minced or chopped
1/4 tsp Chili Flakes

Prepare and Cut all Vegetables and Bacon. Coat halibut with Olive Oil, both sides then season with Salt and Pepper and Paprika. Grill on Medium high heat 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cook the bacon and strain onto paper towels. In a hot pan add Olive Oil and Butter and Sauté the Oyster mushrooms for 5 Minutes. Reduce heat to Low and add all Garlic Lemon butter Sauce ingredients, plus the Scallions, Fresh Parsley and bacon. Stir constantly until sauce gets smooth. Serve Vegetables and Sauce over the top of Halibut.

Be sure to watch the short video tutorial and I’ll show you exactly how to make this delicious Grilled Halibut recipe.

Potato Waffles with Hash Browns and Cheese

The Best Hash Browns are Waffled

You are going to LOVE this Potato Waffle recipe. Mostly because I’ve stepped up the ingredients from most of the recipes out there that really fall short in flavor. I’ve added Cheese and a few other ingredients I think you’ll really enjoy and appreciate. The simplicity is unreal and it makes it a fun weekend addition to any breakfast or lunch you might wake up hungry for.

If your interested in learning How to make Shredded Hash Browns from scratch, I have a great video tutorial for you. I also have an amazing gravy recipe that was designed for Hash Browns, by one of my local diners, called, “Killer Hash Browns“. They are so named for their “Killer” ingredients; sautéed onions, peppers, cooked bacon and sausage and cheese.

Potato Waffle Ingredients: Makes 4

2 cups Hash Brown (Grated Potatoes or Mashed)
2 Eggs
1 Cup Mild Cheddar Cheese, Grated
1/3 cup Onion, Grated (1/2 onion)
1/4 cup Flour
1/2 stick Butter, melted
1 tbsp Garlic, minced
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
Top with Sour Cream

Be sure to watch the short video tutorial and I’ll show you exactly how to make these incredible Potato Waffles with Hash Browns and Cheese.