Crawfish Eggplant Casserole

Eggplant was a classic staple in Cajun Country. This recipe came into fashion when crawfish also became a staple. Shrimp substitued for Crawfish is hard to beat; shrimp compliments the taste of eggplant so well.

Ingredients

• 3 medium eggplants, peeled and quartered
• 1 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 garlic clove, chopped fine
• 1 tbsp oil (canola preferred)
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 pound crawfish tails rinsed or shrimp
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 slices bread, heel (nose) preferred broken in small pieces
• 2 tbsp water
• 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup green onions chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 4 tbsp seasoned bread crumbs

Directions