Follow these steps for perfect results
Vegetable Oil
Rutabaga
peeled, sliced
Salt
White Pepper
Hass Avocado
peeled, diced
Sour Cream
Orange Juice
fresh squeezed
Cilantro
chopped
Garlic
chopped
Unsalted Butter
Olive Oil
Essence
Shrimp
peeled, deveined
Garlic
minced
Orange Juice
fresh squeezed
Cilantro
fresh chopped
Tomato Oil
Paprika
Salt
Garlic Powder
Black Pepper
Onion Powder
Cayenne Pepper
Dried Oregano
Dried Thyme
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Garlic
minced
Roma Tomato
diced
Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan to 350°F.
Peel and thinly slice rutabaga into 1/16-inch rounds.
Fry rutabaga chips in batches until golden brown and crisp (about 2 minutes per batch).
Drain chips on paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
Combine avocado, sour cream, orange juice, cilantro, garlic, salt, and white pepper for the avocado mash.
Mash avocado mixture until smooth.
Melt butter with olive oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat.
Season shrimp with Essence and salt, then sear for 2 minutes per side, adding garlic in the last minute.
Add orange juice and cilantro, reducing the liquid by half (about 1 minute).
Swirl in remaining butter off-heat until melted.
Plate by layering avocado mash, rutabaga chips, shrimp, and tomato oil on appetizer plates, creating a Napoleon.
Combine all Essence ingredients thoroughly.
Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat.
Saute garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
Add diced Roma tomato and saute for 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper for the Tomato Oil.
Expert advice for the best results
Ensure rutabaga chips are thinly sliced for maximum crispness.
Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the chips.
Adjust the seasoning in the avocado mash to your liking.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Avocado mash can be made a few hours in advance.
Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs and a drizzle of tomato oil.
Serve as an appetizer at a dinner party.
Offer as a passed hors d'oeuvre.
Crisp and refreshing, complements the shrimp and avocado.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Showcases the blend of Creole and Cajun flavors.
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