Eggplant With Shrimp Stuffing

Simple to make, yet elegant to serve.

Cut eggplant in half lengthwise.

Bring a large pan of water to a boil , add eggplant halves , and boil 10 minutes.

Drain and set eggplant aside to cool until able to handle.

Meanwhile , saute onion and green pepper in 2 tablespoons butter for 5 minutes.

Add garlic and pepper and saute an additional 2 minutes.

Scoop out eggplant pulp , leaving a -inch shell.

Place shells open side up in a large baking dish.

Combine pulp with onion mixture , shrimp and 1 cup cracker crumbs.

Add salt and pepper to taste if necessary.

Divide shrimp mixture evenly between eggplant shells.

Combine 1 cup cracker crumbs with 4 tablespoons butter.

Sprinkle this mixture over the stuffed eggplant halves.

Bake at 375f for 20-25 minutes , until heated through and eggplant shells are tender.

shrimp, eggplant, butter, onion, green peppers, garlic clove, whole wheat cracker crumbs, black pepper