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.

Jamil kanera
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Lilly Russell
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I would definitely make this dish again.


Avisek Ray
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This dish was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors.


Puscal Baruwal
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The sauce was a bit too thick for my taste, but the eggplant and shrimp were cooked perfectly.


ButterRuleZ
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Oga Eka
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The eggplant was a bit undercooked for my taste, but the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The sauce was also delicious.


Areyonna Pierre
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


Ali Damaj
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up. The eggplant was a hit and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Adeola Adelakin
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect. The eggplant was tender and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The sauce was also delicious.


Andrea Chavez
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. The shrimp were also cooked well. Overall, I really enjoyed this dish.


Layla Martin
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the eggplant was tender and flavorful. I loved the combination of spices and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.