Eggplant canoes recipe



Recipe for eggplant canoes in our easy seafood recipes collection.

Recipe ingredients

  • 4 medium eggplants
  • 1 cup onions, chopped
  • 1 cup green onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons bacon grease
  • 1 1/2 pounds raw shrimp, peeled
  • 1/2 cup, 1 stick, butter
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce
  • 1 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 pound lump crabmeat
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 8 tablespoons Romano cheese, grated
  • 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

How to make eggplant canoes

  • Cut eggplants in half lengthwise and boil in salted water for about 10 minutes or until tender.
  • Scoop out insides and chop finely.
  • Place eggplant shells in a shallow baking dish.
  • Saute onions, green onions, garlic, bell pepper, celery, bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper in bacon grease for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add chopped eggplant and cook covered for about 30 minutes.
  • In a separate skillet, saute shrimp in butter until they turn pink, about 2 minutes, then add to eggplant mixture.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, bread crumbs and eggs to eggplant mixture.
  • Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Add cheese. Gently fold in crabmeat.
  • Fill eggplant shells with mixture.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F until hot and browned, about 30 minutes.

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