Look, Emeril has a recipe for shrimp and aubergine bake!
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Ingredients
* 4 tablespoons butter
* 1 medium eggplant (aubergine), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
* Salt
* Cayenne
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 1 cup chopped onions
* 1/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
* 1/4 cup chopped celery
* 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
* 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
* 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
* 2 tablespoons flour
* 2 cups water
* 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
* 1 cup dried fine bread crumbs
* 1 cup grated Parmesan
* Essence, recipe follows
* 1 cup fried parsnips
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large saute pan, over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the eggplant. Season with salt, cayenne, and black pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the onions, bell peppers and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until wilted. Add the garlic, shrimp and dried herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Whisk the flour and water together. Add to the shrimp mixture and stir well. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to medium-low and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and cool. In a mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs and cheese together. Season with Essence. Pour the mixture into a greased square casserole dish and bake for about 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. To serve, spoon the mixture into shallow bowls. Garnish with fried parsnips and parsley.
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I'd be tempted to make it but I hate shrimp. :D