Stuffed Eggplant with Shrimp and Basil

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Stuffed Eggplant with Shrimp and Basil

Ingredients

1 eggplant

halved lengthwise

½ cup olive oil

divided

salt and pepper to taste

8 medium shrimp - peeled

deveined and chopped

⅛ cup chopped fresh basil

2 cloves garlic

chopped

½ cup white wine

1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

divided

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Seafood

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Scoop out the flesh of the eggplant chop and reserve. Coat shells with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; set aside.

Step 2

Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium high heat. Saute shrimp basil and garlic until shrimp turns pink about 1 minute. Stir in the reserved chopped eggplant. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in wine and cook 5 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer to a large bowl and mix in the bread crumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. If mixture is dry stir in more olive oil. Stuff mixture into eggplant shells and sprinkle top with remaining Parmesan cheese.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until eggplant is tender.

Nutritional Information

Stuffed Eggplant with Shrimp and Basil

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 923.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 22.6g 45%

Carbohydrates: 59.1g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 11.3g 45%

Sugars: 9.2g

Fat: 63.5g 98%

Saturated Fat: 11.1g 55%

Cholesterol: 53.7mg 18%

Vitamin A Iu: 342.9IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.3mg 41%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 7.8mg 13%

Folate: 65.5mcg 16%

Calcium: 350.6mg 35%

Iron: 4.9mg 27%

Magnesium: 61mg 22%

Potassium: 753.8mg 21%

Sodium: 2380.3mg 95%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 571.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.