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
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Hormotayo Peter
[email protected]Overall, I thought this dish was just okay. I wouldn't go out of my way to make it again.
Md SuNnY DeWaN
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler shrimp recipe next time.
Mathikumar Kumar
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my shrimp turned out rubbery. I think I overcooked them.
Gilberto Ben
[email protected]This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try grilling the eggplant next time instead of frying it.
Rahul Roy
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it would have been better with some added spices.
Kayizzi Emmanuel
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's because I used a lot of fish sauce. Next time I'll use less.
MahafuzAhamed Shawon
[email protected]I was looking for a new shrimp recipe and this one did not disappoint. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Md.Raihan Khan
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Kundan kumar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this dish was surprisingly good. The fish sauce and mint really balanced out the flavor of the eggplant.
Faith Favour
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp and eggplant. It's also a healthy and flavorful dish.
Muhammad Yunas
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.
TM Phage
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp and eggplant were cooked perfectly, and the fish sauce and mint added a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.