Recipe
Eggplant And Shrimp Beignets
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant, peeled and chopped (about 1 pound)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoons cayenne
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 1/4 cups flour
- Solid vegetable shortening for deep frying
- 1 teaspoon Rustic Rub
Directions
- Season the eggplant with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the cayenne. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. SautÈ the eggplant until slightly soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onions and sautÈ for about 3 minutes, or until slightly wilted. Add the shrimp and sautÈ until the shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.
- Make a batter of the eggs, milk, baking powder, and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne. Add the flour, 1/4 cup at a time, beating and incorporating until the batter is smooth. Add the eggplant-shrimp mixture and fold to mix. Heat the shortening to 360?F. Drop in the batter, a heaping tablespoon at a time. When the beignets pop to the surface, roll them around in the oil with a slotted spoon to brown them evenly. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Sprinkle the beignets with the rub and serve.
Recipe Details
- Source: Real and Rustic Cookbook
- Dish Type: Appetizer
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