March 15, 2021
Chipotle Shrimp and Eggplant with Cilantro Sauce
This is a highly flavorful dish that comes together quickly and easily. I like to serve it with a side of eggplant and drizzle with a bright cilantro sauce.
Servings: 4
Calories: 398kcal
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 lemons
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined
Eggplant
- 1 eggplant cubed into 1-inch dice, about 2 cups
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Green Sauce
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1 jalapeño stem, seeds, and membranes removed
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven 450ºF and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Set aside.
- Toss the eggplant with salt and pepper and one tablespoon of avocado oil. Bake at 450ºF for 30 minutes, or until golden, turning occasionally.
- While the eggplant roasts, prepare the cilantro sauce. Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Prepare the shrimp. Combine the garlic, chipotle peppers, lemon juice, zest, avocado oil, paprika, cumin, cayenne, and salt in a small blender. Puree until smooth then stir in the shrimp.
- Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Skewer the shrimp and grill on high heat for about 2 minutes per side, or until just opaque and cooked through.
Nutrition Facts
Chipotle Shrimp and Eggplant with Cilantro Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
398
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
572
mg
191
%
Sodium
2446
mg
106
%
Potassium
569
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
48
g
96
%
Vitamin A
1498
IU
30
%
Vitamin C
32
mg
39
%
Calcium
376
mg
38
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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