FRIED AVOCADO SLICES WITH SPICY LIME CREAM

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From Emeril Lagasse's cookbook, New New Orleans Cooking, this is marvelous! Tweaked just a little to my liking!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 24m

Yield 32 slices, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

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 chopped cilantro leaf, plus
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 jalapeno 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 baking powder
lime wedge, for garnish
3 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • 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, jalapeno pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Chill until ready to use.
  • In a medium deep-fryer, fill oil to a depth of 3 to 4 inches (no more than halfway up sides of the pan.) Heat oil to 375 degrees F over medium-high heat.
  • Combine cornmeal, flour, 3/4 tsp 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.
  • For the Essence:.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Yield: 2/3 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 20.8, Sodium 2443.5, Carbohydrate 38.9, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 4.7, Protein 8.2

Eden Daily
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I made these fried avocado slices for my friends and they all raved about them. They said they were the best fried avocado slices they had ever had. I will definitely be making these again.


Md Titu
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I loved these fried avocado slices! They were so easy to make and they were so delicious. I served them with a side of guacamole and salsa, and it was the perfect party appetizer.


rayhan hamid
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These fried avocado slices were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would have preferred them if they were baked instead of fried.


Emmanuel Trust
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I'm not a big fan of fried food, but I made an exception for these fried avocado slices. They were so good! The avocado was perfectly crispy and the spicy lime cream was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


Allah Dino
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I've made these fried avocado slices several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love to serve them with a side of rice and beans.


Majid chandio
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These fried avocado slices were delicious! I loved the crispy breading and the creamy avocado. I served them with a side of guacamole and salsa, and it was a perfect meal.


Bones Sylvester
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I thought these fried avocado slices were just okay. The avocado was a bit too mushy for my taste. I think I would have preferred them if they were fried a little longer.


Lidija Bara
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I made these fried avocado slices for my family and they all loved them! Even my picky kids ate them up. I will definitely be making these again.


Olutade Fuja
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These fried avocado slices were a bit too spicy for me, but they were still really good. I think next time I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Jojo elwell
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I'm not a big fan of avocado, but I loved these fried avocado slices! The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the avocado was creamy and delicious. I would definitely make these again.


Muhammad Ahtasham
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I've never had fried avocado before, but I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


karan singh
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I love fried avocado slices! They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I like to serve them with a variety of dipping sauces, like guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.


Dff Fgh
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I made these for dinner last night and they were delicious! The avocado was perfectly crispy and the spicy lime cream was tangy and flavorful. I served them with a side of rice and beans and it was a perfect meal.


Isabel Fahey
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These fried avocado slices were a hit at my party! The spicy lime cream was the perfect complement to the crispy avocado. I will definitely be making this again.


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