Crawfish and Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Fried

Name: Crawfish and Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Fried Okra and Buttermilk Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; Essence, recipe follows; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce, optional; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1 pound crawfish tails; 6 ounces mesclun lettuce or other salad greens, washed and spun dry; Fried Okra, accompaniment, recipe follows; 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; Vegetable oil, for frying; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon Essence, plus more for dusting; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon water; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce, optional

Servings: persons

1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
Essence, recipe follows
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce, optional
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 pound crawfish tails
6 ounces mesclun lettuce or other salad greens, washed and spun dry
Fried Okra, accompaniment, recipe follows
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
Vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Essence, plus more for dusting
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce, optional
1 pound fresh small okra, or large okra cut into 1/2-inch thick pieces, stem ends trimmed

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["Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.", "In a bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with the oil and 1 teaspoon of the garlic.", "Season lightly with Essence, salt and pepper, tossing to coat evenly.", "Arrange in a baking dish and roast, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.", "Let cool.", "To make the dressing, in a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, lime juice, and hot pepper sauce, if desired.", "Add the green onions, parsley, and remaining 2 teaspoons garlic.", "Adjust the seasoning, to taste, with salt and pepper.", "In a large bowl, toss the crawfish with enough dressing to lightly coat, 1/2 to 3/4 cup.", "Adjust the seasoning, to taste.", "Arrange the lettuce on 4 large salad plates.", "Place the crawfish salad in the center of the lettuce and arrange the roasted sweet potatoes around the crawfish.", "Garnish with the fried orka and drizzle to taste with the remaining buttermilk dressing.", "Serve immediately.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly.", "Yield: 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

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Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 31 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic, Essence, recipe follows, and more.

Yes, Crawfish and Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Fried Okra and Buttermilk Dressing falls under the Seafood 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.

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Crawfish and Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Fried Okra and Buttermilk Dressing

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