Eggplant and Shrimp Scampi
This delicious dish combines tender eggplant and succulent shrimp in a flavorful scampi sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Cooked pasta - 8 ounces
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- White wine - 1/2 cup
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Butter - 4 tablespoons
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Shrimp - 1 pound, peeled and deveined
- Eggplant - 1 large, sliced
Let's Get Started
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced eggplant and cook until golden brown and tender, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and olive oil. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it with the scampi sauce.
- Return the cooked eggplant slices to the skillet and gently stir to combine.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 25g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g