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Fried Avocado Slices With Spicy Lime Crema (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Fried Avocado Slices With Spicy Lime Crema (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Fried Avocado Slices With Spicy Lime Crema (Emeril Lagasse)

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 tbsp hot sauce
4 firm-ripe avocados, peeled, pitted , and each sliced into 8 even pieces
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/2 cups fine yellow cornmeal
3 tbsp flour
3/4 tsp essence, plus more for seasoning , recipe follows
3/4 tsp baking powder
lime wedges, for garnish
2 1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme

Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce and avocado slices. Soak for 30 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, red onion, Serrano pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir to combine. Chill until ready to use.
In a medium Dutch oven or deep-fryer, fill oil to a depth of 3 to 4 inches (no more than halfway up the sides of the pan.) Heat oil to 375 degrees F over medium-high heat.
Combine cornmeal, flour, Essence, baking powder, and the remaining teaspoon of salt in a shallow dish. Dredge soaked avocado slices in the cornmeal mixture, shaking to remove excess cornmeal.
Place avocado slices in the hot oil and fry until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes each side. Using a slotted spoon, remove slices and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Season with additional Essence. Serve immediately with spicy lime crema and garnish with lime wedges.
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Yield: 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	95.63 Kcal (400 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.83g	9%
Cholesterol	5.04mg	2%
Sodium	624.54mg	26%
Potassium	227.01mg	5%
Total Carbs	10.5g	3%
Sugars	1.1g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2.74g	11%
Protein	2.14g	4%
Vitamin C	4.6mg	8%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	47.4mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	152.22 Kcal (637 kJ)
Calories from fat	83.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.28g	9%
Cholesterol	8.02mg	2%
Sodium	994.06mg	26%
Potassium	361.32mg	5%
Total Carbs	16.71g	3%
Sugars	1.75g	4%
Dietary Fiber	4.36g	11%
Protein	3.4g	4%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	8%
Iron	1.3mg	5%
Calcium	75.4mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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