Eggplant Wrapped Shrimp Florentine Recipe

Name: Eggplant Wrapped Shrimp Florentine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb of Extra large Shrimp or Prawns; 1 large Purple Italian Eggplant; 1 lb of Fresh Mozzarella; 1/2 lb of Fresh Parmesean Cheese Grated; 1 small bunch of fresh basil; 2 eggs beaten; 1 cup of Virgin Olive Oil; 1 1/2 Cups of Corn Meal; 1 tbs of Dried Oregano; Pepper and Salt

Servings: persons

1
Peel and devein shrimp, rinse and dry with paper towels and keep chilled in refrigerator.
2
Slice eggplant lengthwise about 1/8 of an inch and soak with salt in a collander, press water out. Prepare cornmeal with salt and pepper, parmesean cheese, oregano. Dip eggplant in beaten egg, then dredge in corn meal mixture. Then place in a baking pan that was drizzled with oil and bake at 350 degrees till eggplant are tender turning once on each side. Remove from oven and set aside on dish with paper towel. Then wrap uncooked shrimp with eggplant and secure with a toothpick.add heated marinara sauce over eggplant wrapped shrimps, then add parmesean cheese, and thin slices of fresh mozzarella. Bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes until cheese is melted. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh basil and serve. Two to four shrimps is enough of an entree

1413

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb of Extra large Shrimp or Prawns, 1 large Purple Italian Eggplant, 1 lb of Fresh Mozzarella, 1/2 lb of Fresh Parmesean Cheese Grated, and more.

Yes, Eggplant Wrapped Shrimp Florentine falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Eggplant Wrapped Shrimp Florentine

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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