Spicy Shrimp and Eggplant

Name: Spicy Shrimp and Eggplant
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/2 eggplant, cut in 1/2″ slices; 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted for brushing; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped finely; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon sage, chopped; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon all purpose flour; 1/2 lb. shrimp, cleaned and deveined; 1 tablespoon coconut oil, for sautéing the shrimp

10 steps

Prep:5minCook:25min

Obsessed with this Creamy Spicy Shrimp + Parmesan Eggplant!! Such a fun and decadent mix of flavors that are unexpectedly delicious! Low carb + gluten free!

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:07:33 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories2375.9 kcal (119%)

Total Fat223.3 g (319%)

Carbs28.6 g (11%)

Sugars17 g (19%)

Protein73.7 g (147%)

Sodium1314.6 mg (66%)

Fiber8.1 g (29%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

0.5eggplant

cut in 1/2′′ slices

½ cupcoconut oil

melted for brushing

½ cupparmesan cheese grated

0.5red bell pepper

1 teaspoonsage

¼ teaspoonsea salt

¼ teaspoonchili powder

1 teaspoonall purpose flour

0.5 lbshrimp

cleaned and deveined

1 tablespooncoconut oil

for sautéing the shrimp

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F.

Step 2

Cut the eggplant into 1/2″ slices.

Step 3

Brush both sides of the slice with melted coconut oil and then coat it was grated Parmesan.

Step 4

Place it on a lined baking sheet and pop it in the oven for 20 minutes.

Step 5

While the eggplant is cooking, throw the chopped pepper, garlic, and sage in a pan with coconut oil. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the cream, sea salt, chili powder and flour. Whisk everything and continue to cook 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and reduces a bit.

Step 7

While the sauce is reducing, cook the shrimp in a separate pan with 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Flip the shrimp after 3 minutes and cook the second side for 2 minutes until pink throughout.

Step 8

Once the sauce is reduced, throw the shrimp into the sauce and toss.

Step 9

After the eggplant cooks for 20 minutes, flip it and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 10

When it’s done cooking, cut it into fourths and serve with the saucy shrimp.

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