Thursday, August 13, 2015

Wendell's Thai Shrimp and Eggplant Stir-Fry


Do you remember the Beef Broccoli and the Cauliflower with Tofu dishes that Wendell made recently? This recipe is from the same Health Magazine!

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  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon plus 5 tsp. peanut oil
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • slender Japanese eggplants, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
  • cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • Fresno chilies, seeded and slivered
  • scallion, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1 cup loosely torn basil leaves
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • Cooked rice noodles, optional
1. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, fish sauce, sugar and 2 Tbsp. water.

2. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium-high heat until very hot; swirl to coat skillet. Add shrimp and stir-fry until just pink, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.

3. Add 2 tsp. oil and half of eggplant to skillet. Cook, undisturbed, for 2 minutes, then stir-fry for 30 seconds. Transfer to bowl with shrimp. Add another 2 tsp. oil; repeat with remaining eggplant. Make a well in center and add remaining 1 tsp. oil, garlic, chilies and scallion. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4. Add shrimp, eggplant and sauce to skillet. Cook, tossing well, until heated through, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in basil. Serve with lime wedges and rice noodles, if desired. 

11 comments:

K and S said...

sounds good!

Susie said...

looks sooo yummy!!!

jalna said...

It was good, Kat.

But Susie . . . you're allergic to shrimp.

Mark Shelby said...

Jalna! You and Wendell eat so healthy, you are going to live to be 199! ; )

Now that's a Lot of good healthy food Blogging! ; )

Honolulu Aunty said...

Aaarghhh! Looks so ono, and your picture is so clear I want to pick the food off the screen! You're killing me, Jalna.

jalna said...

Thanks, Mark!

Thank you, Aunty!

Susan said...

Wow, that looks amazing!

jalna said...

Thanks, Susan.

Erick said...

Looks ono, Wendell should open a lunch wagon or restaurant.

jalna said...

Thanks, Erick.

Nippon Nin said...

Great dish and great chef!