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| Nutrition Facts | ||
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Serving Size 1 (381g) Recipe makes 2 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1/2 cup raw shrimp |
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| Calories 148 | ||
| Calories from Fat 12 | (8%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 1.4g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.3g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 111mg | 4% | |
| Potassium 768mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 32.1g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber 11.0g | 43% | |
| Sugars 9.7g | ||
| Protein 5.4g | 10% | |
Shrimp Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine)
By: Red Apple Guy
Aug 17, 2006
My Dad mailed me this sometime in the 80’s along with a story about the grumpiest man in the club restaurant he managed falling in love with this dish. I have modified his recipe some.
SERVES 2
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant, per 2 servings
- 1 medium onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 cup small raw shrimp
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, as needed
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup swiss cheese, shredded (optional)
Directions
1
Cut each eggplant it half, cutting through the stem and down its length.2
Cut perpendicular (criss-cross) slices in the flesh of the eggplant to within ¼ inch of the shell.3
Use a spoon to scoop out cubes of eggplant pulp.4
Place shells in an oven preheated to 350 while preparing the filling or in a shallow pan of boiling water. You want the shells a little tender but not fully cooked when you stuff them.5
Saute onion and garlic in a little oil in a skillet until transparent but not brown.6
Add the eggplant pulp and cook until done.7
Add shrimp and cook for about 5 more minutes.8
Add basil and enough breadcrumbs until mix is firm but not dry. Salt and pepper to taste. Cheese can be added if desired at this step and grated on top after cooking as well.9
Stuff shells and put in oven proof dish. Heat in 350 oven until piping hot or freeze.10
Serve with a salad and good French or Italian bread. Fantastic.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Aaliyah&Aaron's mum
On Oct 9, 2007
LOVED IT! Even my picky DH who DETESTS aubergines, finished his portion! I did not include the cheese this time (since it was optional) and the only extra ingredient I added in was a generous pinch of dried red chilli flakes. Another winner.. thank you, Red Apple Guy! Made for PAC '07.
From: Chef Erfolg
On Aug 24, 2007
This is absolutely awesome. Followed the recipe precisely except that I sauteed some celery with the veggies. This will become a household regular. Nice job Red Apple Guy!
From: Chef #551963
On Aug 3, 2007
This was absolutely wonderful and not greasy as most eggplant dishes usually are.. This will be a favorite in my home!
From: twissis
On Oct 6, 2006
I am so grateful to your dad for sharing this recipe w/you so you could share it w/us & thx for posting that great pic! I admit I feast w/my eyes & the pic looked too good to ignore. I found it as I was looking for a stuffed eggplant recipe to make as a side dish w/lamb meatballs & potatoes, but thot (rightly so) this dish should stand alone as a main course. I could wait for the meatballs, but not for this. I used Icelandic baby shrimp & made 2 chgs. I used Feta because I did not have swiss cheese. I also added 1 tsp of cinnamon, having learned when I made Timbale of Eggplant and Ground Lamb by Chef Kate how truly wonderful it is w/eggplant. We loved this dish & the cinnamon flavor worked again. TY for another eggplant taste sensation!
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