Chef Thia’s Okra Wrapped in Prosciutto

Chef Thia’s Okra Wrapped in Prosciutto

In Season 2, Episode 1 of Taste the Islands, Chef Thia creates a very simple but highly flavorful Okra Wrapped in Prosciutto appetizer. It’s made with 6 simple ingredients, then grilled to perfection. It’s one of her favorite finger foods. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

• 6 whole okras
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 3-4 slices of prosciutto
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut ends off of okra and split in half lengthwise. Place okra in a bowl and add orange juice, black pepper and salt. Toss to combine. Allow okra to marinate for 15-20 minutes.
2. While okra is marinating, slice prosciutto ham into 1 inch strips and wrap each okra half.
3. Using 2 wooden skewers, pierce two pieces of okra wrapped with prosciutto on the long side to create an “H” shape. Each skewer set should have 2-3 pieces of okra on it.
4. Set grill to medium, and brush with butter.  Grill okra on one side for 3 minutes. Flip okra and grill for an additional 4-5 minutes or until okra is tender and bright green in color.