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

Max Danny
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I'm not a huge fan of avocado, but I really enjoyed these fried avocado slices. The spicy lime cream was the perfect complement to the creamy avocado.


TraLynn Ellers
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual avocado toast routine. The avocado slices are crispy and the spicy lime cream is a nice tangy addition.


Ashleigh Lewin
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I love the way the spicy lime cream complements the creamy avocado. This dish is a perfect balance of flavors.


Aqeel Abbasi
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This dish is perfect for a party appetizer. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Asghar Ali 10M
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook avocado, and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. The avocado slices are crispy and the spicy lime cream is the perfect dipping sauce.


Tina Hp
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover avocado. I had some leftover avocado from making guacamole and I decided to try this recipe. It turned out great!


Ntswaki Sithole
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The crispy avocado slices are complemented perfectly by the spicy lime cream.


Tushar Imran
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This dish is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the avocado slices are a nice change from the usual grilled meats and vegetables.


Mangala Jaanaki
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the crispy avocado slices and the spicy lime cream.


Yaxye Mukhtar
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual avocado toast routine. The avocado slices are crispy and the spicy lime cream is a nice tangy addition.


Obson Gomo
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I'm not a huge fan of avocado, but I really enjoyed these fried avocado slices. The spicy lime cream was the perfect complement to the creamy avocado.


hassan abd
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These fried avocado slices are a great way to use up ripe avocados. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Goldie Morris
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I love this recipe! The avocado slices are crispy and the spicy lime cream is the perfect dipping sauce. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Tequila Armstrong-Hicks
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These fried avocado slices were a delicious and unique appetizer. The avocado slices were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, and the spicy lime cream was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking


Alfie Jacques
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook avocado, and this recipe did not disappoint. The avocado slices were crispy and flavorful, and the spicy lime cream was the perfect dipping sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Matthew Stobbs
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The avocado slices were crispy and the spicy lime cream was creamy and flavorful. I served it with grilled shrimp and it was a perfect meal.


Nagei Leku
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of avocado, but I'm so glad I did. The avocado slices were delicious and the spicy lime cream was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Fidelia Yeboah
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I love avocado and I love fried food, so this recipe was a no-brainer for me. The avocado slices were perfectly crispy and the spicy lime cream was amazing. I could eat this dish every day.


Yulanda Moche
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These fried avocado slices were a hit at my dinner party! They were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, and the spicy lime cream was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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