Fried Okra Salad (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Fried Okra Salad (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. Warm Andouille Dressing, recipe follows.
  2. Beat together the buttermilk, egg and hot sauce in a small bowl. Add the okra and turn to coat evenly. Let sit for 30 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, and 1 teaspoon of Essence.
  4. Dredge the okra in the flour mixture and heat the shortening in a skillet, if using, otherwise heat oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven to 360 degrees F. When it is hot, place the okra in the oil and fry, turning once, for about 2 minutes, or until lightly golden. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle the okra with the remaining 1 teaspoon of Essence. Divide the frisee among 4 salad plates, season with salt and pepper, to taste, top each with okra, smoked mozzarella and drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.
  5. Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
  6. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  7. Yield: 2/3 cup
  8. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
  9. Published by William Morrow, 1993.
  10. Warm Andouille Dressing:
  11. Heat a medium dry skillet over high heat. Add the andouille and saute for 1 1/2 minutes. Add the shallots and garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the oil and vinegar, cook for 1 minute, and remove from the heat. Stir in the sugar, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately. Refrigerate any remaining dressing.
  12. Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 671.67 Kcal (2812 kJ)
Calories from fat 452.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.32g 77%
Cholesterol 68.38mg 23%
Sodium 4400.17mg 183%
Potassium 505.99mg 11%
Total Carbs 42.61g 14%
Sugars 13.16g 53%
Dietary Fiber 9.22g 37%
Protein 25.98g 52%
Vitamin C 34.1mg 57%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 6.9mg 38%
Calcium 460mg 46%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 143.31 Kcal (600 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.74g 77%
Cholesterol 14.59mg 23%
Sodium 938.83mg 183%
Potassium 107.96mg 11%
Total Carbs 9.09g 14%
Sugars 2.81g 53%
Dietary Fiber 1.97g 37%
Protein 5.54g 52%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 57%
Iron 1.5mg 38%
Calcium 98.1mg 46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.8
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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