Delicata Squash Rings with Caramelized Shallot Dip
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Serves: 4-6 servings
 
You've never had an appetizer like this tonight! We are treating delicata squash rings like onion rings, battering and frying them, and serving them with the best creamy caramelized shallot dip.
Ingredients
Delicata Squash
  • 2-3 delicata squash
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to season
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
Caramelized shallot dip
  • 3 tbsp. butter
  • 3 shallots
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp. salt + more to taste
  • ½ tsp. pepper + more to taste
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. smoked paprika
  • ¼ cup of milk
Instructions
  1. First, preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and prepare the squash. Cut them into rings and scoop out the seeds. Place the squash on two rimmed baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Drizzle them with a light coat of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway in between cooking time.
  2. While the squash is roasting, make the caramelized shallot dip. Melt the butter in a large skillet and chop the shallots. Add the shallots to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook the shallots over low heat until they are softened and caramelized, stirring frequently. When they are done cooking, transfer them to a medium sized bowl. Add the sour cream, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and milk and mix to combine. Taste and add any additional salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Then, crack your eggs into a small shallow bowl and whisk well. Next, mix together your breadcrumbs, flour, salt pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  4. Heat your oil in a shallow skillet. Take the rings and dip in the egg wash, coating on both sides, then place in the flour and breadcrumb mixture, also coating both sides. Add the rings to the hot oil and cook on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a paper plate lined with paper towel.
  5. Serve the dip topped with fresh chives. Dip your delicata squash rings into the caramelized shallot dip and enjoy!
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/delicata-squash-rings-with-caramelized-shallot-dip/