🍝 Spaghetti With Shrimp and Eggplant (Aubergine) 🍤
✨ Total Time: 35 minutes
✨ Prep Time: 10 minutes
✨ Cook Time: 25 minutes
✨ Serving: 4
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of European cuisine with this delightful recipe for Spaghetti With Shrimp and Eggplant. Combining the freshness of shrimp, the richness of eggplant, and the satisfying twirl of spaghetti, this dish is a culinary masterpiece that’s not only delicious but also low in protein and cholesterol, making it a healthy choice for those mindful of their dietary intake.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 3/4 pound spaghetti
- 1 1/2 cups shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 32 ounces canned tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (substitute with flat Italian parsley if needed)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 713.3
- Fat Content: 22.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 230.8mg
- Sodium Content: 1610.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 84g
- Fiber Content: 9g
- Sugar Content: 12g
- Protein Content: 44.7g
Instructions:
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🌊 Salt the water and bring to a boil in a kettle; add the spaghetti and cook to the desired degree of doneness and/or according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
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🍤 While pasta is cooking, peel and devein the shrimp and set aside.
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🍆 Trim the ends of the eggplant and peel it. Cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
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🔥 Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a saucepan and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, without browning.
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🍅 Add the tomatoes, honey, pepper flakes, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to blend, cover, and simmer, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes.
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🍆 Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet, and when it’s very hot, add the eggplant, salt, and pepper. Cook the eggplant, tossing it, until it’s nicely browned.
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🍆 Drain and add the eggplant to the tomato sauce. Stir and cover and cook for 15 minutes or until well blended with the sauce.
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🍤 Meanwhile, in the same nonstick skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and add the shrimp, salt, and pepper. Cook over high heat for one minute, stirring.
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🍤 Add the shrimp to the sauce, blend well, and cook for one minute.
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🍝 Toss the cooked and drained spaghetti with the shrimp and eggplant mixture, and serve immediately with parmesan cheese.
💖 Dive into a world of tantalizing flavors as the sweet honey mingles with the heat of red pepper flakes, and the succulent shrimp dances with the robustness of eggplant. This Spaghetti With Shrimp and Eggplant recipe is a culinary celebration, offering a symphony of textures and tastes that will leave your taste buds singing. Enjoy this wholesome and hearty dish with loved ones, and let the magic of good food bring joy to your dining experience! 🎉
