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Cajun Prawns with Pickled Okra Party Bites

Cajun Prawns with Pickled Okra Party Bites

By OcadoLifePublished on 16 October 2024Planning a gathering? Treat your guests to some next-level nibbles on sticks. These Cajun Prawns with Pickled Okra Party Bites are the lip-smacking creation of Missy Flynn and Gabriel Pryce – the duo behind cult London restaurant Rita’s. “These are a Louisiana-inspired flavour sensation full of fresh spice, with a sweet, crunchy okra pickle that’s the real star of this stick.”
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Time and servings

10 minsTotal time
10 minsPrep time

Ingredients

  • 250ml cider vinegar
  • 170g caster sugar
  • 140g okra, cut into 2.5 cm chunks
  • 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 150g cooked and peeled king prawns
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 100g baby tomatoes, halved lengthways
  • 2 fresh jalapeños, sliced into 4 mm rounds

Method

  • Step 1

    Warm the vinegar in a small pan over a low heat and whisk in the sugar until dissolved (it doesn’t need 
to boil). Set aside to cool.

  • Step 2

    Put the okra in a clean airtight container; cover with the vinegar mixture, pop the lid on and chill overnight.

  • Step 3

    Scatter the cajun seasoning over a large plate. Dress the prawns in the lemon juice, then toss in the seasoning to coat.

  • Step 4

    Take approx. 8 cocktail sticks and thread them in this order: a tomato half, 1 or 2 pieces of okra, a prawn and a jalapeño ring. Repeat until everything is used up.

  • Step 5

    Recipe Tip: Allow extra time for the okra to pickle overnight.