Roasted Fresh Okra with Aioli
16 ounces fresh okra
1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup mayonnaise (Duke’s is preferable)
Juice from 1 lemon
1 small clove garlic, crushed with the back of a knife
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Wash the okra, then dry it thoroughly with paper towels. Toss it on a sheet pan with the olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper. Roast the okra for 15 minutes, shaking the pan halfway into the cooking time, until the okra browns in spots. If it hasn’t yet browned to your liking, turn on the broiler and let it brown for a minute or so.
Make the aioli: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and lemon juice. Then stir in the garlic clove. Season with ¼ teaspoon kosher salt.
Serve the roasted okra with aioli for dipping.