SHRIMP STUFFED EGGPLANT

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If you can't find eggplant, this is wonderful in zucchini, too!

Provided by b-boo

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Eggplant

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggplants, halved lengthwise
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ small onion, grated
½ bell pepper, chopped
½ pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tomatoes, chopped
¼ cup butter
1 egg, beaten
½ pound sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Scoop the pulp from each eggplant, reserving the shells. Place pulp into a pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer eggplant to a large bowl.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and bell pepper until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add shrimp; cook and stir until cooked through and pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Mash eggplant thoroughly; add shrimp mixture, tomatoes, butter, and egg and mix well. Stuff eggplant shells with eggplant-shrimp mixture; season with salt and pepper. Top each stuffed eggplant with Cheddar cheese. Place stuffed eggplant in a baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is cooked through and cheese is bubbling, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 222.9 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 12.6 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.4 g, Sodium 520.1 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

its_Ahitsham _786
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Yum!


Prasad Prasad
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


lara russell
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I love the combination of shrimp and eggplant in this dish. It's a great way to get your seafood and veggie fix in one meal.


Stanford Moyana
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This was my first time making stuffed eggplant, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


Recho
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of shrimp and eggplant is delicious, and the sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Rabiu Khalid
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This dish was a hit with my family! The shrimp stuffing was flavorful and juicy, and the eggplant was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.