Fried Avocado Slices With Spicy Lime Crema (Emeril Lagasse) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 4 Minutes |
Ready In: 24 Minutes Servings: 32 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups buttermilk |
3 tablespoons 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 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves |
1/4 cup diced red onion |
1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided |
vegetable oil, for frying |
1 1/2 cups fine yellow cornmeal |
3 tablespoons flour |
3/4 teaspoon essence, plus more for seasoning, recipe follows |
3/4 teaspoon baking powder |
lime wedges, for garnish |
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika |
2 tablespoons salt |
2 tablespoons garlic powder |
1 tablespoon black pepper |
1 tablespoon onion powder |
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper |
1 tablespoon dried oregano |
1 tablespoon dried thyme |
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce and avocado slices. Soak for 30 minutes.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
7. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
8. Yield: 2/3 cup
9. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.
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