Grilled shrimp and eggplant with fish sauce and mint is a simple yet flavorful dish that combines the sweet and succulent taste of shrimp with the earthy, smoky flavor of eggplant. The fish sauce adds a savory depth of flavor, while the mint brings a refreshing brightness that balances out the richness of the other ingredients. This dish can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish, and is sure to impress your family and friends with its unique and delicious taste.
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GRILLED SHRIMP AND EGGPLANT WITH FISH SAUCE AND MINT
The nuoc mam brings out the saline character of the shrimp and seems to heighten the sweetness of the eggplant, while the garlic adds its sharp bite, and the mint a cool freshness.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, main course
Time 1h
Yield 2 to 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium or the oven to 425 degrees. Toss eggplant with 6 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place in a grill basket, or spread in an even layer on one or two rimmed baking sheets (leave plenty of room between pieces so they can brown). Grill or roast until eggplant softens and browns, about 10 to 20 minutes.
- While eggplant cooks, toss shrimp with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Thread shrimp onto skewers if grilling. If roasting, remove baking sheet from oven and add shrimp, stirring well. Return to oven to bake until shrimp is just opaque and eggplant is golden brown, an additional 10 to 12 minutes. Or grill shrimp alongside eggplant until shrimp is cooked and eggplant very soft and brown, 5 to 10 minutes longer.
- Using a mortar and pestle or a heavy knife, pound or mince together the garlic and a pinch of salt until a paste forms (if using a knife, use flat side after garlic is minced). In a bowl or platter, toss shrimp, eggplant, garlic paste, mint and fish sauce together. Serve with mint sprigs for garnish.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 525, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1335 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams
RAGIN' CAJUN EGGPLANT AND SHRIMP SKILLET
We always have a large summer garden where lots of produce lingers into fall. That's when we harvest our onion, bell pepper, tomatoes and eggplant, the main ingredient of this dish. This recipe turns Cajun with the Holy Trinity (onion, celery and bell pepper), shrimp and red pepper flakes. -Barbara Hahn, Park Hills, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place eggplant in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain., Preheat oven to 350°. In an ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add celery, onion and green pepper; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; stir in tomatoes and eggplant. Saute 5 minutes. Stir in seasonings. Add shrimp and bread crumbs; saute 5 minutes longer, stirring well., Bake 30 minutes. Remove skillet from oven; top with cheese. Bake 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 641mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
EASY GRILLED SHRIMP
When you want a quick, easy dinner, nothing can beat shrimp to the table! The shrimp marinate in a tasty combination of flavors while the grill is preheating. The other dishes in your dinner need to be ready when the grill is, because the shrimp will only take about 4 minutes. Use this grilled shrimp as a main dish, with a side of yellow rice and a green veggie, or use them in yummy shrimp tacos, inside corn tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Provided by Bibi
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, sugar, cayenne, and salt in a small bowl; stir until marinade is well mixed.
- Thread shrimp on metal skewers and pat dry. Brush with marinade and refrigerate.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Cook shrimp on the hot grill until the edges begin to turn white, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn and continue grilling until shrimp is white and no longer translucent, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 373.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
GRILLED EGGPLANT AND SHRIMP SALAD
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat a grill, a nonstick griddle or a large nonstick skillet.
- Cut the stem off the eggplant, then slice the eggplant one-half-inch thick. Grill or sear the eggplant slices until they are nicely browned. Do not allow them to burn. Set them aside to cool slightly.
- While the eggplant is cooling, place the shrimps on skewers and sear them on the grill or, without the skewers, sear them until they begin to char around the edges on the griddle or in the skillet. Set them aside.
- Dice eggplant, place in bowl. Mix with tomato. Dice shrimp and add.
- Mix the fish sauce, anchovy paste, lime juice and sugar together. Pour over the eggplant mixture. Fold in the chili, garlic and shallot. Mix well. Add the coriander leaves and mix again. Serve garnished with sprigs of fresh coriander.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 91, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 927 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GRILLED SHRIMP AND EGGPLANT APPETIZERS
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut the tops off the eggplants and slice each eggplant vertically into four slices, each about one-half-inch thick.
- Place three tablespoons of the oil plus salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl, add the eggplants and toss to coat them completely with this mixture.
- Place remaining oil along with soy sauce and lemon juice in another bowl, add the shrimp and toss.
- Allow the shrimp and eggplant to marinate at least 30 minutes, then light the grill.
- Grill the eggplant slices very close to hot coals for about five minutes, turning them once during the grilling, until they are attractively seared. Do not overcook. String the shrimp on skewers or place them on a fine mesh rack and grill them about two minutes on each side, until they begin to sear. Do not overcook.
- Spread each grilled eggplant slice with a little of the hoisin sauce and sprinkle with some of the scallion. Place a grilled shrimp on each eggplant slice and roll the eggplant around it. Skewer with a toothpick and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 154, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 400 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GRILLED SHRIMP WITH HERB BUTTER
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat outdoor grill or oven broiler to high.
- In a bowl, combine the shrimp with the red pepper, mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, salt and pepper, and blend well.
- Arrange 6 shrimps on each of 4 skewers. Brush the sides with oil.
- Place the shrimp on the grill or under the broiler about 4 inches from the heat source. Cook for about 2 minutes and turn, continue grilling for about 2 minutes more. Serve with herb butter sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 109, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 438 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GRILLED GARLIC AND HERB SHRIMP
Steps:
- Whisk the paprika, garlic, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, basil, and brown sugar together in a bowl until thoroughly blended. Stir in the shrimp, and toss to evenly coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, turning once.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
- Remove shrimp from marinade, drain excess, and discard marinade.
- Place shrimp on preheated grill and cook, turning once, until opaque in the center, 5 to 6 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 345.6 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 400.8 mg, Sugar 7 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your dish. Look for plump, juicy shrimp, firm and tender eggplant, and fresh herbs.
- Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cooks very quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked shrimp will become tough and rubbery.
- Use a hot grill: A hot grill will help to create a nice char on the shrimp and eggplant.
- Make sure the eggplant is cooked through: Eggplant should be cooked until it is tender and slightly caramelized.
- Serve the dish immediately: This dish is best enjoyed when served immediately, while the shrimp and eggplant are still hot and juicy.
Conclusion:
Grilled shrimp and eggplant with fish sauce and mint is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The shrimp and eggplant are grilled to perfection, and the fish sauce and mint dressing adds a delicious flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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