Crab Stuffed Eggplant

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Mediterranean

Crab-stuffed eggplant features tender roasted shells topped with savory crab, herbs, and cheese, offering a delightful seafood entrée perfect for elegant dinners or family gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 4 small eggplants
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp parsley flakes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese (optional)
  • 6 oz crabmeat
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp basil

Instructions

  1. Cut eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out the pulp, leaving a 1/2-inch thick shell. Chop the pulp into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté the eggplant cubes, chopped onion, and minced garlic until the onion is soft.
  3. Stir in parsley flakes, grated Romano cheese (if using), and crabmeat mixed with lemon juice.
  4. Mix well until combined. Stuff the eggplant shells with the mixture.
  5. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the stuffed eggplants.
  6. Place one slice of tomato on top of each eggplant.
  7. Sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil, then evenly sprinkle basil and oregano over the tomato slices.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 25 minutes until heated through and golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

659 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.8g 36% DV
Total Fat 42.1g 54% DV
Carbs 58.9g 21% DV
Fiber 14.2g 51% DV
Sugar 6.7g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10541.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 597mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 26mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 134.5mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 12.8mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 780.3mg 60% DV
Iron 12.9mg 71% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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