Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLouisiana Lagniappe RestaurantEggplant Appetizer Recipe

Eggplant Appetizer Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Fried medallions of eggplant set in garlic beurre blanc and meuniere, topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and hollandaise.

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Ingredients

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Eggplant Medallions

Garlic Beurre Blanc

Meunière Sauce

Method

Prepare Eggplant Medallions

  1. 1

    Slice Eggplant

    Slice the eggplant into 1/2 inch thick medallions. Sprinkle salt on both sides and let it sit for about 30 minutes to draw out moisture.

  2. 2

    Set up Breading Station

    Prepare a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, second with beaten eggs, and the third with breadcrumbs.

  3. 3

    Bread Eggplant

    Dredge each eggplant slice in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Fry Eggplant

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the eggplant medallions until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Make Garlic Beurre Blanc

  1. 5

    Prepare Shallots and Garlic

    Finely chop the shallots and garlic cloves.

  2. 6

    Cook Shallots and Garlic

    In a saucepan, combine chopped shallots, garlic, and white wine. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half.

  3. 7

    Add Cream and Butter

    Whisk in heavy cream and gradually add the butter, whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Prepare Meunière Sauce

  1. 8

    Melt Butter

    In a separate pan, melt the butter and allow it to foam.

  2. 9

    Add Parsley and Lemon Juice

    Add chopped parsley and lemon juice to the melted butter. Stir to combine and remove from heat.

Assemble the Dish

  1. 10

    Plate Eggplant

    On each plate, place a fried eggplant medallion as the base.

  2. 11

    Add Sauces

    Drizzle garlic beurre blanc over the eggplant, followed by a spoonful of meunière sauce.

  3. 12

    Top with Crabmeat

    Top each medallion with a generous portion of jumbo lump crabmeat.

  4. 13

    Finish with Hollandaise

    Finally, drizzle hollandaise sauce over the crabmeat and serve immediately.

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