Garden Shrimp Casserole

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mediterranean

A flavorful shrimp casserole layered with fresh vegetables and herbs, perfect for seafood lovers seeking a hearty, healthy dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 large sweet onions
  • 5 medium green peppers
  • 1 medium eggplant
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 5 small zucchini
  • 5 large tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup olive or corn oil
  • 1 Tbsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 2 lb cleaned shrimp

Instructions

  1. Peel the garlic and mince.
  2. Peel the onions and slice thin, then separate into rings.
  3. Cut the green peppers into 1-inch wedges and discard the seeds and stems.
  4. Peel the eggplant and slice 1/4-inch thick, then sprinkle with lemon juice.
  5. Remove ends from the zucchini and slice thin.
  6. Peel the tomatoes and slice thin.
  7. Pour 1/4 cup of oil into a Dutch oven; add half the garlic and simmer for 1 minute.
  8. Add half the onions and cook for 1 minute longer without browning.
  9. Combine the salt and pepper and sprinkle a small amount over the onions.
  10. Arrange half of the green peppers, eggplant, zucchini, shrimp, and tomatoes in layers in the Dutch oven, sprinkling each layer with the salt and pepper mixture, then sprinkle with a small amount of the remaining garlic and oil.
  11. Repeat the layers, beginning with onions and ending with shrimp and tomatoes.
  12. Sprinkle with the remaining garlic and oil.
  13. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a fast simmer and cover.
  14. Cook for 20 minutes.
  15. Remove the cover and cook for an additional 10 to 20 minutes or until the green pepper is tender.
  16. If desired, thicken the sauce with 2 teaspoons of flour.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

187 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.8g 18% DV
Total Fat 6.1g 8% DV
Carbs 25.1g 9% DV
Fiber 2.6g 9% DV
Sugar 7.3g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10121.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 389mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 37.3mg 12% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 66mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 73.6mg 82% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 76.3mg 6% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Shellfish

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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