Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 red onion, peeled and minced
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- ½ pound smoked ham, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded, deveined and diced
- 1 large ripe tomato, peeled, cored, seeded and diced
- 1 ½ pounds medium shrimp, peeled, cleaned and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- ½ cup dried fine bread crumbs, freshly made
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
409 calories; 7 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 37 grams carbohydrates; 10 grams dietary fiber; 14 grams sugars; 51 grams protein; 332 milligrams cholesterol; 1719 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
Four servings
Preparation
- Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise. Run a knife around the inside rim of each half, about 1/2 inch from the skin, making a 1-inch deep cut. Scoop out the pulp, dice and place in a large colander. Toss with 1 teaspoon of salt. Set aside to drain for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Wrap the eggplant halves in foil and bake until soft, about 20 to 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Combine 1 teaspoon of the olive oil, onion, garlic, cayenne pepper, thyme and bay leaf in a nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat until aromatic, about 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaf. Add the eggplants and Tabasco. Stir. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Transfer the stuffing to a large bowl. Set aside to cool slightly. Add ham, red pepper, tomato, shrimp, beaten egg and 3/4 cup bread crumbs. Mix well. Season to taste with remaining salt and pepper.
- Use a spoon to mound the filling into the 4 halves. Sprinkle each with the remaining bread crumbs. Brush the bottom of a baking dish with the remaining oil. Put the halves in a baking dish. Bake about 30 minutes.
2 hours
Dining and Cooking