Shrimp sizes can be confusing, so check out my article What Size Shrimp Do I Need? for a little clarification on how that works. You don’t need large shrimp, medium size shrimp work well as you’ll give the shrimp a rough chop before adding them to the recipe. Note on Shrimp: Either fresh or frozen shrimp can be used in this recipe. Regardless, eggplant is special and this Creole Eggplant Casserole shows off just how special it is. Eggplant is rich in nutrients and antioxidants and provides many potential health benefits but, by definition, it is actually a fruit. Its lofty position in South Louisiana cuisine is a tribute to the creativity of Cajun and Creole cooks as you’ll find it used in appetizers, side dishes, and entrees. Introduced by the Spanish in the early days of Louisiana, our climate and soil conditions proved to be ideal for the eggplant to thrive. It’s common to see eggplant at roadside vegetable stands or grown in backyard vegetable gardens throughout South Louisiana.
Its creamy texture and delicate flavor go well with other vegetables, meats, and seafood. Sweet Daddy D’s Creole Eggplant Casserole recipe is just one example of the versatility of this vegetable. An eggplant and shrimp casserole is a no-brainer. Jump to:Įggplant’s popularity in South Louisana is seen in many Cajun and Creole dishes. My intention is to present the information in a clear, web-friendly format. I am re-publishing it now with better structure, more information, and updated images which I hope improves your experience. Publishers Note: I originally published this article in January 2018. If you want to just skip to the recipe, click the "Jump To Recipe" button above or the Recipe link below and you’ll go right there without having to scroll through my article. The price you pay as a consumer does not change, but I may make a small commission based on your purchase. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post is not sponsored, but you will find affiliate links on this page. Sweet Daddy D's Creole Eggplant Casserole This eggplant casserole is an elegant side dish, simple to make, and just makes any meal more special.
Shrimp provide that South Louisiana vibe and breadcrumbs tighten it up before baking to golden perfection. There is no reason to make it this way outside of a restaurant setting.Creole Eggplant Casserole is a rich combination of eggplant stewed with onions and tomatoes in simple Creole seasonings. This way of making "jambalaya" allows you to serve jambalaya to a bunch of tourists who won't know the difference. And it's not a dish that can be made to order because of the time it takes to make. It is almost impossible to have jambalaya on the menu in a restaurant for a couple of reasons, but mainly, It doesn't hold well. He flat out states that this is not a traditional Cajun method to make jambalaya and he doesn't want to hear criticism about it. He explains that he uses this method because it is in a restaurant setting. Then he adds chicken and sausage to his dirty rice and calls it jambalaya. Then he makes the dirty rice and adds COOKED rice, which is typical for dirty rice, but not jambalaya.
He makes the roux with trinity to make gumbo and reserves some to make dirty rice. HERE's a link to Issac Toups doing this "jambalaya".
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