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Eggplant Stuffed with Shrimp & Chorizo

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 Med Eggplant Cut in half lengthwise, then make criss-cross markings to allow removal
  • ½ med onion, chopped
  • 2 TBS chorizo chopped (optional, but gives it a nice kick)
  • 1 med sized Portobello mushroom, chopped
  • 10-12 medium shrimp – peeled, deveined and chopped
  • 1/8 cup chopped fresh basil
  • Salt, pepper, garlic seasoning, some red pepper flakes..whatever you want!
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 to 1 cup white wine (good stuff, that you would drink yourself!!)
  • 1-2 TBS bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Scoop out the flesh of the eggplant, chop, and reserve. Coat shells with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper; and put in oven on top shelf to soften shells
  2. Heat 2 TBS olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Sauté minced garlic and then add onion and cook for 1-2 mins.  Then add chopped Chorizo and cook another 2-3 mins. Stir in the reserved chopped eggplant and chopped mushroom. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in wine, and cook 5 minutes.  TAKE EGGPLANT SHELLS OUT OF OVEN.
  3. Next add chopped shrimp and cook 1-2 mins.  Add breadcrumbs if too moist, a little at a time.
  4.  Stuff mixture into eggplant shells, and sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese and then Monterey Cheese and put back in oven
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until eggplant is tender.
  6. Then ENJOY!!!

*****Thank you, once again, All-Recipes for the guidance of this recipe!!!*****

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