Shrimp and scallops are both mild-flavored seafood that take well to bold flavors, making them ideal for pairing with Asian eggplant, which has a slightly bitter taste. Asian eggplant is also less likely to get mushy when cooked, which makes it a good choice for stir-fries and other quick-cooking dishes. Whether you choose to grill, sauté, or bake the shrimp and scallops, you’ll find plenty of complementary flavors when you serve them with Asian eggplant.
Let's cook with our recipes!
JAPANESE EGGPLANTS WITH SRIRACHA SHRIMP
Provided by Guy Fieri
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Wash and dry the eggplant, then cut lengthwise in half. With a paring knife, slightly core out some of the seeded area. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and put on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
- While the eggplants are baking, combine the shrimp with the rice vinegar, agave, red bell peppers and snow peas in a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Sriracha, sweet chili sauce, lime zest and lime juice. Set aside.
- After the eggplants have roasted, carefully fill them with the shrimp mixture. Put them back in the oven until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove the eggplant from the oven to a serving platter. Drizzle with the Sriracha mayonnaise and serve immediately.
SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS WITH ASIAN EGGPLANT
Categories Shellfish Stir-Fry Quick & Easy Dinner Basil Seafood Scallop Shrimp Eggplant Fall Cilantro Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut scallion greens into 1-inch lengths, reserving white parts for another use.
- Pat shellfish dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then stir-fry eggplant with salt and pepper until golden brown on both sides and cooked through (add 1 1/2 tablespoons more oil if eggplant is sticking to skillet). Transfer eggplant to a plate as cooked and keep warm, covered.
- Add 2 tablespoons oil to skillet and sear shrimp and scallops in batches, without crowding, until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plate and keep warm, covered.
- Add water, soy sauce, sugar, and chile paste to skillet and simmer, stirring, until reduced by half. Stir in lime juice.
- Serve shellfish and eggplant with sauce, scallion greens, cilantro, and basil.
SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS WITH ASIAN EGGPLANT RECIPE
Fool proof Thai Red Curry Chicken. Served with steamed rice.
Categories Asian
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Cut scallion greens into 1-inch lengths, reserving white parts for another use. Pat shellfish dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then stir-fry eggplant with salt and pepper until golden brown on both sides and cooked through (add 1 1/2 tablespoons more oil if eggplant is sticking to skillet). Transfer eggplant to a plate as cooked and keep warm, covered. Add 2 tablespoons oil to skillet and sear shrimp and scallops in batches, without crowding, until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plate and keep warm, covered. Add water, soy sauce, sugar, and chile paste to skillet and simmer, stirring, until reduced by half. Stir in lime juice. Serve shellfish and eggplant with sauce, scallion greens, cilantro, and basil. Cooks\' note: • Eggplant is a sponge for oil. Don't add more oil, even if skillet looks dry, unless eggplant sticks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500
GARLIC SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS
This elegant dish brings out the flavors of both the shrimp and the scallops. I recommend that this is served over pasta. You can get both the Shrimp and Scallops from www.BigEasySeafood.com.
Provided by Sarah Close
Categories Cajun
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and saute until it begins to brown.
- Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add the pepper flakes to the skillet and increase the heat to medium high.
- Add the garlic, shrimp, scallops, and paprika.
- Saute for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the chicken broth and cook for 1 minute.
- Remove the shrimp and scallops with a slotted spoon, place on a platter; set aside and keep warm.
- Add the lime juice, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste to the pan and just heat through.
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp and scallops and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.2, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 105.2, Sodium 226.6, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 21.9
SHRIMP AND SCALLOP STIR-FRY
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus, mushrooms, and onion; stir-fry until tender yet still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Melt remaining butter in the same skillet. Stir-fry shrimp and scallops until almost opaque, about 2 minutes. Stir in parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute more. Return cooked vegetables to the skillet; stir in lemon juice. Cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 135.8 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 600.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
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
SAUTEED SCALLOPS & SHRIMP PASTA
I created this tempting seafood pasta for my wife. It's a terrific meal served with crusty sourdough. If you don't like spice, skip the red pepper flakes. -George Levinthal, Goleta, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pat shrimp and scallops dry; sprinkle with seafood seasoning., In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Cook and stir mushrooms about 3 minutes. Add peas; cook until vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes. Remove. Add shallots and 1 tablespoon butter; cook and stir until starting to soften, 1-2 minutes. Stir in wine; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until ready to serve., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Return pasta to pan. Over low heat, stir in 1/4 cup parsley, garlic, pepper flakes, salt, mushroom mixture and remaining butter, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops and shrimp; sear until scallops are golden brown and firm and shrimp turn pink, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Combine with pasta and sauce; sprinkle with remaining parsley., ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 733 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 210mg cholesterol, Sodium 1263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 47g protein.
CRUNCHY ASIAN SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS
A local restaurant serves a salad similar to this and after a lot of experimenting I came up with a pretty good imitation. I stop on the way home from work at the local Chinese restaurant to pick up the fried wonton strips. Don't let the number of ingredients scare you off as it assembles quickly and easily. You can make the dressing ahead of time and store in the refrigerator.
Provided by Vicki in CT
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 22m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine shrimp and scallops with 2 teaspoons soy sauce and set aside.
- Combine all dressing ingredients in jar and shake well.
- Divide wonton strips into two portions and place in bottom of of two serving bowls.
- Heat non stick skillet on medium high heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil or can omit and spray with Pam. Place marinated scallops and shrimp in hot pan and sear until done (this should only be a very short time until shrimp are pink-do NOT overcook). Turn off heat.
- Toss spring mix and cabbage with dressing. Place on top of wonton strips.
- Top salad mix with cooked shrimp and scallops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.5, Fat 40.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 105.2, Sodium 1164.9, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 24.5
Tips:
- Choose fresh and high-quality seafood. Look for shrimp that are firm and have a clear, translucent appearance. Scallops should be plump and have a slightly briny smell.
- Marinate the seafood. Marinating the shrimp and scallops in a mixture of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil will help to tenderize them and give them extra flavor.
- Cook the seafood properly. Shrimp and scallops cook quickly, so it's important not to overcook them. Cook them until they are just opaque and cooked through.
- Use a variety of vegetables. This recipe calls for eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers, but you can use any type of vegetables that you like.
- Serve the dish immediately. Shrimp and scallops are best served immediately after they are cooked, while they are still hot and juicy.
Conclusion:
This shrimp and scallops with Asian eggplant recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of shrimp, scallops, and vegetables is healthy and flavorful, and the Asian-inspired sauce adds a touch of sweetness and spice. Serve this dish with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love