The most amazing recipe for Shrimp Eggplant Recipe in Creamy Sauce. This will become your new favorite eggplant recipe.Breaded parmesan panko eggplant with shrimp in a spicy (Cajun like) creamy sauce, ready in under 30-minutes.
Other Italian inspired recipes that you’ll love: Chicken Scampi, or the classic with a twist Chicken Parmesan and easy Pasta fa*gioli.
Brio restaurant inspired-
We went out for lunch one day. We ordered different types of appetizers and that when I tried their Spicy Shrimp & Eggplant appetizer, it literally was one of the most amazing dishes I’ve tried in a really long time. I tried recreating it the first day I was back, I was hooked. And two more times that week, ha! Crispy sauteed parmesan rings with shrimp in the most delicious sauce that completes the recipe.
Theirs was a little different. The eggplant rounds were cut into four and deep fried. Though I enjoyed the deep fried crunchy eggplant, I prefer sautéing the eggplant as I did in this recipe. It still has a crunchiness to it but isn’t as deep fried.
creamy cajun sauce-
This spicy creamy sauce is just amazing in itself. You just want to grab some bread, dip it into the sauce and call it a day. #YesThatGood
The taste of the sauce kind of reminds me of a chipotle sauce combined with Cajun seasoning but creamy. It is a bit on the “spicier” side. However, if you still want to make this recipe but don’t really like your food spicy, add less cayenne seasoning, taste the sauce and the spicier to your liking.
Tips how to make shrimp eggplant recipe-
- Don’t overcook the shrimp. I left the tails on in this recipe mostly for photography purposes. Shrimp is better to photograph with the tail. However, I’m not a fan of trying to remove the tail mid-meal, lol. So, it’s much easier if you remove tails of the shrimp before cooking.
- This is such a quick dinner and it’s really easy to prepare. Have your side of mashed potatoes or rice started before you make eggplant with shrimp. This dish is best if enjoyed immediately so you want everything prepped.
Eggplant is that one food you can enjoy all year round, I’d say. Some foods kind of have a summer feel to it, like grilled chicken for example. Other foods, like a big bowl of Zuppa Toscana is associated with colder weather and comfort food. This eggplant recipe is one that will rock your world all year round, ha! (Insert HAPPY dance emoji.)
What to serve with eggplant recipe-
We enjoyed this dish with mashed potatoes most. We used the leftover sauce as a gravy over the potatoes. If you aren’t a fan of mashed potatoes, you can use rice or pasta instead.
Try these other Eggplant Recipes-
- Vegetable Eggplant Salad– another unique way to use eggplant.
- Chunky Eggplant Spread– ikra in Russian.
- Russian Chicken Vegetable Salad– the perfect balance of flavors.
Oh, I seriously cannot wait for you to try this fried eggplant recipe with sauteed shrimp in a creamy Cajun sauce. You are in for a treat!!! 🙂
Shrimp Eggplant Recipe in Creamy Sauce
Author: Valentina
5 from 4 votes
The most amazing recipe for Shrimp Eggplant Recipe in Creamy Sauce. Breaded parmesan panko fried eggplant with sauteed shrimp in a Cajun creamy sauce, ready in under 30-minutes. #Winner!
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium eggplant
- 1 lb raw shrimp
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- canola oil
bowl 1-
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- dash salt & pepper
bowl 2-
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp whole milk
bowl 3-
- 1/2 cup panko crumbs
- 1 ½ Tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp table salt
creamy sauce-
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 Tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ tsp ground paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cayenne powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
Combine ingredients for bowl 1. Combine ingredients for bowl 2. Combine ingredients for bowl 3.
Slice eggplant into 1/2” rounds.
Take eggplant slices (one at a time), generously coat into flour, bowl 1. Then dredge into egg mixture, bowl 2. Then coat in breading mixture, bowl 3.
Add enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of a large skillet. Once oil is hot, add eggplant, cook on med/high heat until crispy. Repeat on the other side (add more oil if needed when flipping the eggplant). Cook until center of eggplant is soft (2-3 min on each side). Transfer fried eggplant to a plate lined with paper towel.
In a large skillet, melt 1 Tbsp butter, add shrimp and cook until pink on both sides (4 to 5 minutes). Lightly salt and pepper. Remove shrimp from skillet (you can add them to the eggplant).
In the same skillet, add 4 Tbsp butter. Once butter melts, add heavy whipping cream, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic, cayenne, salt and pepper. Whisk until combined, once the sauce comes to a soft boil, turn heat down to simmer.
Add the eggplant and shrimp to skillet with the sauce. Cook 2-3 minutes on low/med heat until everything is heated. Coat shrimp and eggplant with sauce.
Serve immediately.
Nutrition
544kcal Calories16g Carbs29g Protein40g Fat24g Saturated Fat448mg Cholesterol1755mg Sodium296mg Potassium2g Fiber2g Sugar1645IU Vitamin A6.3mg Vitamin C276mg Calcium3.6mg Iron
- Full Nutrition Label
Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Eggplant Recipe in Creamy Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 544Calories from Fat 360
% Daily Value*
Fat 40g62%
Saturated Fat 24g150%
Cholesterol 448mg149%
Sodium 1755mg76%
Potassium 296mg8%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 1645IU33%
Vitamin C 6.3mg8%
Calcium 276mg28%
Iron 3.6mg20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
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16 comments
- Robin L Chazdon
I did make this recipe. I used lowfat milk instead of heavy cream. But after I put the eggplant and shrimp into the sauce, all of the sauce was absorbed. It was tasty, but not saucy.
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- Valentina’s Corner
Robin, the substition would be the reason it wasn’t saucy. Next time try it with the heavy cream. Thanks so much for visiting our online kitchen.
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- Jane
Excellent! Followed recipe except used minced garlic instead of powdered and kicked it up a notch with some Jalepeno heat. Served over a garlicky cauliflower mash. Great New Orleans dish. Laissez les bon temps rouler!
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- Valentina’s Corner
I love the added jalapeno, bet it complimented the dish so much.
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- Peter
A fantastic meal. The best i have had in a long time. And the kids loved it too.
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- Valentina’s Corner
Wonderful, Peter! Thanks so much for sharing. We are so glad the family enjoyed the recipe. It’s a personal favorite of mine!
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- CheddarDad
So good. I served it over cauliflower rice.
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- Valentina’s Corner
Thank you for trying our shrimp eggplant recipe, love the side of cauliflower rice!
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- Zenaida
It is delicous, we loved it.. Thank you for sharing it’s easy to make..
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- Valentina’s Corner
Thank you for trying our recipe!
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- Diana
Fabulous! The eggplant is so crunchy and yummy! The cream sauce is wonderful too.
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- Valentina’s Corner
Diana, thank you for trying our recipe! Glad you enjoyed the sauce, it is our favorite too! 🙂
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- Nancy
Delicious! Used evaporated milk because I have a ton of it and left out the cayenne because my kids don’t like anything spicy. Super easy and yummy!
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- Valentina’s Corner
Thank you for the feedback, Nancy! Oh I’m so glad you gave this eggplant a try. It just feels like such a treat and so so easy to make. 🙂
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- Victoria
This is my new go to dinner, such a great combination..Also love the spicy kick.. Amazing recipe:)
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- admin
Thanks so much for sharing, Victoria. I must agree – a most wonderful combination 🙂
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