Alex Patout's Eggplant Dressing Recipe

Name: Alex Patout's Eggplant Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound raw shrimp; 3/4 pound butter; 3 medium-large onions, finely chopped; 2 green peppers, finely chopped; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; 4 large eggplants; 3/4 teaspoon cayenne; 3/4 teaspoon white pepper; 3/4 teaspoon black pepper; Salt to taste; 3 dashes hot pepper sauce; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 pound crab meat; 1/4 cup each chopped green onion and parsley; 1 cup oil, approximately

Servings: persons

1 pound raw shrimp
3/4 pound butter
3 medium-large onions, finely chopped
2 green peppers, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
4 large eggplants
3/4 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
3 dashes hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 pound crab meat
1/4 cup each chopped green onion and parsley
1 cup oil, approximately

1
Peel shrimp; set aside.
2
Cover shells with 2 cups water; boil to reduce to 1 cup.
3
Strain; set stock aside.
4
Heat butter in large skillet; add onion, peppers and celery.
5
Cook slowly, 15 minutes, until mixture is very soft.
6
Peel and cut two eggplants into 3/4-inch cubes; place in saucepan with water to cover half way up eggplant.
7
Cook until eggplant is tender, about 7 minutes; drain to remove as much water as possible; puree.
8
Add eggplant, stock and seasonings to sauteed vegetables; cook over medium-low heat about 20 minutes.
9
Add shrimp; cook 7 to 10 minutes over moderately high heat until shrimp are pink.
10
Add crab meat; heat through.
11
Stir in green onion and parsley.
12
Peel and slice remaining eggplant into 12 1/2-inch-thick slices.
13
Brown in hot oil.
14
Repeat until all slices are done.
15
Drain.
16
Serve dressing over slices of fried eggplant.

1357

kcal

Calories

129

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound raw shrimp, 3/4 pound butter, 3 medium-large onions, finely chopped, 2 green peppers, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Alex Patout's Eggplant Dressing falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Alex Patout's Eggplant Dressing

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