Crawfish Aubergine

6 Eggplant slices -- cut 3/8"

Thick, Peeled Milk and egg batter All-purpose flour Italian bread crumbs 1 lb Louisiana crawfish tails

2 tb Butter of margarine

1 t Seasoned salt

1 t Garlic -- chopped

1 tb Green onions -- finely

Sliced 1 tb Red bell peppers -- diced

1 tb Basil -- fresh and chopped

1 tb Parsley -- finely chopped

1 t Thyme

1 t Tabasco sauce

2 c Heavy cream

1/4 c Parmesan cheese -- freshly

Grated

Season eggplant slices, milk and egg batter, flour and Italian bread crumbs with seasoned salt to taste. Dip eggplant slices in flour, then egg batter and finally in the seasoned bread crumbs. Prepare topping, then deep-fry or Saute until golden brown on both sides. Prepare topping by Sauteing onions, peppers, parsley, basil, thyme, garlic and seasoned salt in butter over medium heat. Add heavy cream and reduce until thickened. Add crawfish tails and heat thoroughly. Add Parmesan cheese and Tabasco sauce. Cook to desired consistency and serve over fried breaded eggplant slices. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish. Festival: Festivals Acadiens; TBA, 1995. Recipe: Cafe Vermilionville. Recipe By : Cajun Country Recipes From: