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Eggplant Gratin with Marinated Shrimp

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Eggplant Gratin with Marinated Shrimp

Eggplant Gratin with Marinated Shrimp - Low in calories and fat, rich in Mediterranean flavors

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Health Score:
97 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr
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Calories:
335
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This scampi is packed with protein and the valuable mineral iodine, but is relatively low in calories. 

If you want to cut down the fat content in this recipe, simply leave out the olive oil.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie335 cal.(16 %)
Protein28 g(29 %)
Fat18 g(16 %)
Carbohydrates12 g(8 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage5.5 g(18 %)
Vitamin A0.3 mg(38 %)
Vitamin D0.6 μg(3 %)
Vitamin E6.9 mg(58 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin8.6 mg(72 %)
Vitamin B₆0.4 mg(29 %)
Folate74 μg(25 %)
Pantothenic acid1 mg(17 %)
Biotin8.1 μg(18 %)
Vitamin B₁₂1.4 μg(47 %)
Vitamin C38 mg(40 %)
Potassium814 mg(20 %)
Calcium235 mg(24 %)
Magnesium83 mg(28 %)
Iron3.3 mg(22 %)
Iodine128 μg(64 %)
Zinc3.3 mg(41 %)
Saturated fatty acids5.9 g
Uric acid111 mg
Cholesterol151 mg
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Ingredients

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2
Ingredients
6 shrimp (unpeeled)
1 chili pepper
2 Tbsps olive oil
1 garlic clove
1 onion
2 sprigs thyme
1 bunch Chives
1 Eggplant
4 Tomatoes
½ lemon
4 Tbsps Vegetable broth
salt
peppers
5 ozs Mozzarella
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Mozzarellaolive oilChivesthymegarlic cloveonion
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 Small bowl, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Casserole dish (26 cm diameter), 1 Citrus juicer, 1 Bowl, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Whisk, 1 Non-stick pan, 1 Slotted spatula, 1 Paper towel

Preparation steps

1.
Eggplant Gratin with Marinated Shrimp preparation step 1

Devein shrimp, then rinse and pat dry. 

2.
Eggplant Gratin with Marinated Shrimp preparation step 2

Halve chile pepper lengthwise, remove the seeds, rinse and pat dry. Finely chop chile.

3.
Eggplant Gratin with Marinated Shrimp preparation step 3

In a small bowl, stir together chile and 1 tablespoon oil. Add shrimp, cover and let marinate in the refrigerator.

4.
Eggplant Gratin with Marinated Shrimp preparation step 4

Peel garlic and onion and finely chop.

5.
Eggplant Gratin with Marinated Shrimp preparation step 5

Rinse thyme and chives and shake dry. Pluck leaves from thyme, cut chives into thin rings.

6.
Eggplant Gratin with Marinated Shrimp preparation step 6

Rinse and dry eggplant and tomatoes, then stem tomatoes and cut both vegetables into thin slices.

7.
Eggplant Gratin with Marinated Shrimp preparation step 7

Layer eggplant and tomatoes in a large shallow baking dish 10 inches in diameter.

8.
Eggplant Gratin with Marinated Shrimp preparation step 8

Squeeze juice from lemon half and mix in a bowl with vegetable broth.

9.
Eggplant Gratin with Marinated Shrimp preparation step 9

Stir onion, garlic, thyme, half the chives and remaining olive oil into the broth mixture.

10.
Eggplant Gratin with Marinated Shrimp preparation step 10

Season broth mixture well with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25 minutes.

11.
Eggplant Gratin with Marinated Shrimp preparation step 11

Meanwhile, drain the mozzarella, then cut into slices. Top vegetables with mozzarella. Cook until melted and golden brown, about 15 minutes.

12.

When gratin is almost finished baking, remove shrimp from the refrigerator. Heat chile oil in a non-stick pan. Lift shrimp from marinade and cook in pan for about 4 minutes. Top gratin with the remaining chives and serve with the scampi.