Alex Patout's Eggplant Dressing

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1 hour 10 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:6 to 8 servings
  • 1pound raw shrimp
  • ¾pound butter
  • 3medium-large onions, finely chopped
  • 2green peppers, finely chopped
  • 1stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 4large eggplants
  • ¾teaspoon cayenne
  • ¾teaspoon white pepper
  • ¾teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 3dashes hot pepper sauce
  • ¼teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½pound crab meat
  • ¼cup each chopped green onion and parsley
  • 1cup oil, approximately
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Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

732 calories; 63 grams fat; 24 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 27 grams monounsaturated fat; 9 grams polyunsaturated fat; 27 grams carbohydrates; 12 grams dietary fiber; 15 grams sugars; 21 grams protein; 1359 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Peel shrimp; set aside. Cover shells with 2 cups water; boil to reduce to 1 cup. Strain; set stock aside.

  2. Step 2

    Heat butter in large skillet; add onion, peppers and celery. Cook slowly, 15 minutes, until mixture is very soft.

  3. Step 3

    Peel and cut two eggplants into ¾-inch cubes; place in saucepan with water to cover half way up eggplant. Cook until eggplant is tender, about 7 minutes; drain to remove as much water as possible; puree.

  4. Step 4

    Add eggplant, stock and seasonings to sauteed vegetables; cook over medium-low heat about 20 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Add shrimp; cook 7 to 10 minutes over moderately high heat until shrimp are pink. Add crab meat; heat through.

  6. Step 6

    Stir in green onion and parsley.

  7. Step 7

    Peel and slice remaining eggplant into 12½-inch-thick slices. Brown in hot oil. Repeat until all slices are done. Drain.

  8. Step 8

    Serve dressing over slices of fried eggplant.

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