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    Shrimp Stuffed Eggplant Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Who can resist the luxurious purple of a ripe eggplant? Set off by the bright red bell peppers and a garnish of fresh cilantro, the eggplant “shell” of this dish looks almost too good to eat – a perfect centerpiece for impressing a special guest.

    Shrimp and eggplant aren’t a combination that comes readily to mind, but that’s what makes this dish so impressive: the spicy, Thai-inspired flavor of the shrimp, paired with the rich smokiness of roasted eggplant, makes the meal taste as good as it looks.

    Shrimp Stuffed Eggplant

    As well as being a treat for your eyes and your taste buds, this recipe is extremely nutritious. Like other seafood, shrimp is high in iodine, one micronutrient that you might be missing out on if you don’t eat fish regularly.

    And go ahead and dig into that gorgeous eggplant skin: it’s packed with antioxidants, and roasting goes a long way towards mellowing the trademark bitter taste. But there is one caveat to all this nutritional goodness.

    Anyone suffering from an autoimmune disease should probably avoid making this the centerpiece of their dinner because both peppers and eggplant are nightshades.

    Nightshades are a commonly problematic class of vegetables for people struggling with autoimmunity, especially in such large doses, and even this meal isn’t worth an autoimmune flare-up.

    This recipe does take a little more preparation than simply roasting a chicken or grilling up a burger, but the results are delicious enough to justify the effort.

    If you’re really pressed for time, you can save a few minutes in the final step by pre-cooking the shrimp. With such a fantastic centerpiece, it’s also unnecessary to make a lot of complicated side dishes; keeping it simple with the rest of the meal can give you more time to spend on the eggplant.

    This would be a great dish to pair with one of these three simple Paleo sides or a fresh salad to complement the main course without stealing the spotlight.

    A few notes on the cooking process: to get the full effect, make sure to buy an eggplant that’s a little hard to the touch; you don’t want one that’s too ripe.

    This is also a recipe that’s simple to adjust to your own taste because the red curry is optional. Add as much or as little as you like for your favorite level of spiciness. And it's easy to modify for a crowd; for more than four people, just double the ingredients.

    Shrimp Stuffed Eggplant Recipe

    SERVES: 4

    Ingredients

    • 1 eggplant;
    • 12 oz. peeled raw shrimp;
    • 1 red bell pepper, diced;
    • 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced;
    • 1 tbsp. fresh garlic, minced;
    • ½ cup green onions, chopped;
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; (save some leaves for presentation)
    • 2 tbsp. red curry paste;
    • 1 tbsp. fish sauce;
    • 1 large egg, lightly beaten;
    • 3 tbsp. olive oil;
    Shrimp Stuffed Eggplant Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat your oven to 400F.
    2. Take the eggplant and cut it into 2 pieces lengthwise. Make a series of parallel cuts, taking care not to cut through the skin. Brush the eggplant (cut sides) with ½ tbsp. of olive oil on each side.
    3. Place the eggplants cut side down on a roasting pan and brush the skin with ½ tbsp. olive oil and bake for 15 minutes. Turn over after the initial 15 minutes and cook again for 15 to 20 minutes or until the flesh is tender. Remove from oven and reduce the heat to 350 F.
    4. In a small skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and red pepper, and cook for two minutes. Add the green onions and the cilantro and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.
    5. Once the eggplant is cool enough, scoop out the pulp leaving the skin intact, and chop the eggplant pulp.
    6. In the bowl containing the red bell pepper mixture, add the chopped eggplant, the shrimp, the beaten egg, the fish sauce, and the 2 tbsp. curry paste and stir.
    7. Insert the mixture evenly in the eggplant and place back in the oven for about 30 min until the stuffing is firm.
    8. Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve.

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    Shrimp Stuffed Eggplant Recipe

    Shrimp Stuffed Eggplant Recipe

    Shrimp, fresh spices and delicious vegetables transform this regular eggplant into an amazing Paleo dish.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Thai
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 245 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 eggplant
    • 12 oz. peeled raw shrimp
    • 1 red bell pepper diced
    • 1 tbsp. fresh ginger minced
    • 1 tbsp. fresh garlic minced
    • ½ cup green onions chopped
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped (save some leaves for presentation)
    • 2 tbsp. red curry paste
    • 1 tbsp. fish sauce
    • 1 large egg lightly beaten
    • 3 tbsp. olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 400F.
    • Take the eggplant and cut it into 2 pieces lengthwise. Make a series of parallel cuts, taking care not to cut through the skin. Brush the eggplant (cut sides) with ½ tbsp. of olive oil on each side.
      1 eggplant, 3 tbsp. olive oil
    • Place the eggplants cut side down on a roasting pan and brush the skin with ½ tbsp. olive oil and bake for 15 minutes. Turn over after the initial 15 minutes and cook again for 15 to 20 minutes or until the flesh is tender. Remove from oven and reduce the heat to 350 F.
    • In a small skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and red pepper, and cook for two minutes. Add the green onions and the cilantro and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.
      1 red bell pepper, 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, 1 tbsp. fresh garlic, ½ cup green onions, ¼ cup fresh cilantro
    • Once the eggplant is cool enough, scoop out the pulp leaving the skin intact, and chop the eggplant pulp.
    • In the bowl containing the red bell pepper mixture, add the chopped eggplant, the shrimp, the beaten egg, the fish sauce, and the 2 tbsp. curry paste and stir.
      12 oz. peeled raw shrimp, 2 tbsp. red curry paste, 1 tbsp. fish sauce, 1 large egg
    • Insert the mixture evenly in the eggplant and place back in the oven for about 30 min until the stuffing is firm.
    • Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 21gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 178mgSodium: 414mgPotassium: 645mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2374IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword eggplant, shrimp, stuffed
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    Filed Under: Paleo Fish and Seafood Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: oven, cooking: stovetop, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, good for leftovers, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes

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    1. Nola

      April 27, 2024 at 3:24 am

      5 stars
      Very good recipe. I can now imagine doing this with lots of ingredient variations. Highly recommend.

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