40 Okra Recipes That Prove That It's Not Just for Gumbo

Recipe: Pan-Fried Okra with Cornmeal

Cooking in two skillets, or two batches, will allow the okra to get extra crispy.

Recipe: Okra and Rice Casserole

This casserole is simple to make, but is still packed with an amazing amount of flavor.

Recipe: Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Pickled Okra

Two Southern classics come together to create one delicious dish.

Recipe: Field Peas, Corn, and Okra in Country-Ham Cream

Serve these fresh summer veggies alongside skillet cornbread for a meal to remember.

Recipe: Classic Okra and Tomatoes

This essential summer side is the perfect pair.

Recipe: Shrimp-Okra-and-Sausage Kebabs

A mixture of lemon juice, hot sauce, and melted butter pack these kebabs with flavor.

Recipe: Okra and Chickpeas in Fresh Tomato Sauce

A tangy tomato sauce lightly covers the fresh ingredients in this recipe.

Recipe: Fried Pecan Okra

Crushed pecans and baking mix form the crisp breading for this classic Southern-style side.

Recipe: Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Even though this dinner is made in one pot, it makes 12 servings.

Recipe: Smashed Fried Okra

What a revelation! Use a meat mallet to smash okra and create more surface area for crispy-brown goodness. Try this at home.

Recipe: Grilled Creole Chicken and Okra

Use your grill to elevate the flavor of these fresh ingredients.

Recipe: Okra Creole

Serve flavorful Okra Creole with bacon, veggies, and spices as a side or over rice for an easy entrée.

Recipe: Hearty Beef and Freezer Veggie Soup

Okra can be enjoyed year-round.

Recipe: Best-Ever Succotash

The ultimate summer side: succotash.

Recipe: Cajun Chicken Cassoulet

Your family will love this one-pot, spiced-up version of the French meal.

Recipe: Kardea Brown’s Okra Soup with Shrimp

Honor South Carolina Gullah cuisine with this colorful soup from Food Network star Kardea Brown.

Recipe: Bourbon-Brined Pickled Peppered Okra

Two Southern staples—bourbon and okra—are an unlikely pair that were actually meant to be.

Recipe: Maque Choux with Sausage

This Louisiana classic comes together in just one skillet and 25 minutes.

Recipe: Curried Okra Shoestring Fries

If you thought the only way to fry okra was diced or whole, this addicting recipe will totally change your mind.

Recipe: Fried Shrimp-and-Okra Po’Boys

Leave it to Test Kitchen Pro Ann Taylor Pittman to take one of our favorite Southern sides and put it on one of our favorite Southern sandwiches.

Recipe: Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

Our Test Kitchen deemed this one of the best pots of gumbo they’ve ever put out.

Recipe: Deviled Eggs with Pickled Okra

Of all the yummy deviled egg recipes we’ve come up with, this is a new go-to that’s perfect for potlucks.

Recipe: Crunchy Okra-and-Corn Salad with Ranch Dressing

This summer salad is a beautifully delicious and new way to showcase fresh okra.

Recipe: Stuffed Okra Poppers

Swap your favorite jalapeno popper recipe for this summer-ready version.

Recipe: Cajun Shrimp Casserole

This is one of our go-to ways to serve up a flavorful casserole to friends in need.

Recipe: Air Fryer Okra

We’ve found dozens of fun ways to make Southern classics in our new Air Fryers, and this is a Test Kitchen favorite.

Recipe: Pan-Roasted Okra and Sweet Onions with Lemony Masala

Raleigh, North Carolina, chef Cheetie Kumar created this incredible okra side dish with her late mother’s recipe in mind.

Recipe: Zesty Pickled Okra

We wouldn’t even dare to whip up a batch of bloody Marys without a spear or two of homemade pickled okra.

Recipe: Charred Okra-Potato Salad

This summer, we’re swapping our vintage, mayo-laden potato salad for something fresh and straight from the grill.

Recipe: Hot Sauce Fried Chicken with Pickled Okra Slaw

Pickled okra adds just the right amount of tang to a simple slaw.

Recipe: Limpin’ Susan

Hoppin’ John’s secret girlfriend is no secret in our Test Kitchen. 

Recipe: Pickled Shrimp and Vegetables

Classic pickled shrimp gets a colorful summer makeover in this pretty appetizer.

Recipe: Fried Okra

You need just four ingredients to serve up this absolute staple of a Southern side dish.

Recipe: Charred Summer Vegetable Salad

Grilled chicken or shrimp would pair beautifully with this seasonal salad for an extra protein boost.

Recipe: Shrimp-and-Andouille Gumbo Dip

Imagine the coziest bowl of gumbo…in dip version. Proceed to heaven!

Recipe: Chile-Rubbed Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Grilled Okra

This simple and fresh supper is ideal for summer nights on the patio.

Recipe: Seafood Gumbo

Crabmeat, shrimp, and oysters—this gumbo recipe is full of all your favorite seafood.

Recipe: Easy Summer Appetizer Board

Pickled okra is an essential component to any Southern charcuterie and cheese board.

Recipe: Chicken and Shrimp Skillet Rice

Flavorful rice suppers are a natural part of any Southern cook’s repertoire.

Recipe: Triple Pickle Deviled Eggs

Pull out your deviled egg tray! You’ve got to make this gussied up version for Sunday supper this week.