Eggplant And Oyster Dressing
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seafood, Eggs, Dairy | Oysters, Seafood, Shellfish, Side dish, Stuffings | 6 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 2 | T | Olive oil |
| 1 | c | Chopped onions |
| 1/4 | c | Chopped celery |
| 2 | c | Small-diced eggplant |
| 1/4 | c | Chopped red bell peppers |
| 1/4 | c | Chopped green bell peppers |
| Salt, to taste | ||
| Cayenne pepper, to taste | ||
| 1 | T | Chopped garlic |
| 1/2 | c | Chopped green onions |
| 1 | lb | Shucked oysters, roughly |
| chopped | ||
| 1 1/2 | c | Oyster liqueur |
| 6 | Eggs, beaten | |
| 1 | qt | Heavy cream |
| 3 | c | Cubed day-old bread -, to 4 |
| cups | ||
| 1/2 | c | Grated Parmesan cheese |
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 13- by 9-inch rectangular baking dish. In a saute pan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and celery. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the eggplant and peppers. Saute the vegetables for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft. Season with salt and cayenne. Add the garlic and green onions. Saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the chopped oysters and saute for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. In a mixing bowl, whisk the oysters liqueur, eggs, and cream together. Turn the sauteed mixture into the mixing bowl. Mix well. Stir in the bread cubes and cheese. Reseason with salt and cayenne. Pour the dressing into the prepared pan and cover. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the dressing is set in the center. Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving. Recipe Source: EMERIL LIVE with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EM-1A78 broadcast 11-21-1997) Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com Formatted for MasterCook by Joe Comiskey, aka MR MAD - jpmd44a@prodigy.com ~or- MAD-SQUAD@prodigy.net 11-30-1997 Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 734
Calories From Fat: 624
Total Fat: 70.8g
Cholesterol: 410.7mg
Sodium: 451.8mg
Potassium: 478.5mg
Carbohydrates: 13.1g
Fiber: 3.2g
Sugar: 3.5g
Protein: 15.2g