SHRIMP-EGGPLANT BEIGNETS WITH REMOULADE SAUCE

Shrimp-Eggplant Beignets With Remoulade Sauce image

Provided by Rita1652

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 eggplant (5 cups peeled and diced)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small sweet onion, diced
1/4 cup celery, finely diced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
1 lb peeled and cleaned shrimp, coarsely chopped
vegetable oil (or peanut oil)
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped scallion
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1 stalk finely chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Remoulade Sauce-- Whisk together all ingredients. Cover and chill 1 hour.
Beignets-- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add eggplant and next 5 ingredients; cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
Add shrimp; cook 1 minute.
Remove from heat, and cool.
Pour oil to depth of 3 inches in a Dutch oven; heat to 360°F.
Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients; whisk in flour just until moistened.
Fold in eggplant mixture.
Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into hot oil.
Fry beignets, a few at a time, 3 minutes or until golden, turning once.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve immediately with Remoulade Sauce.