RAGIN' CAJUN EGGPLANT AND SHRIMP SKILLET

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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

1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 celery ribs, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 small green pepper, seeded and diced
3 plum tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces uncooked shell-on shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

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.

Mdsujon shake
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this dish was amazing! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Shelby Bainbridge
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This was a delicious and easy weeknight meal. I used frozen shrimp, and it still came out great. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


Mulungi Vicky
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I used a pre-made Cajun seasoning blend, and it turned out great. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this agai


thediamondblocker 912
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out delicious. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


justine safary
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it! He said it was the best Cajun dish he's ever had. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.


fuseini Nubanie
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this dish was amazing! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


GLORIA WADIKO
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This was a delicious and easy weeknight meal. I used frozen shrimp, and it still came out great. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


Bangajiya Influence Peter
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I used a pre-made Cajun seasoning blend, and it turned out great. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this agai


Bashir Mosh
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out delicious. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Niroshana Kumara
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it! He said it was the best Cajun dish he's ever had. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.


Kayla Paul
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this dish was amazing! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Janice chapman
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This was a delicious and easy meal to make. I used a pre-made Cajun seasoning blend, and it turned out great. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Digam Ganesh
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a little bit of extra spice to the sauce, but that's just my personal preference. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves eggplant and shrimp.


Ahmad Shabir Safi
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used frozen shrimp, and it still came out delicious. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


joy daisy
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The eggplant and shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was amazing. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal.


asif zaman
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This dish was a hit with my family! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. The sauce was delicious, with just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again.