Fried Eggplant Round Recipe
Topped with jumbo lump crabmeat in a roasted tomato aioli
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Ingredients
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Fried Eggplant and Topping
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prepare the Eggplant
Slice the eggplant into 1/2 inch rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Rinse and pat dry.
- 2
- 3
Fry the Eggplant
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded eggplant slices until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 4
Make Roasted Tomato Aioli
In a blender, combine roasted red peppers, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- 5
Assemble the Dish
Plate the fried eggplant rounds and top each with a generous amount of jumbo lump crabmeat. Drizzle with roasted tomato aioli before serving.




