Fried Avocado Slices With Spicy Lime Crema Recipe

Name: Fried Avocado Slices With Spicy Lime Crema
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

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["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.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly.", "Yield: 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

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

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Fried Avocado Slices With Spicy Lime Crema falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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