Shrimp Stuffed Eggplant
2 medium eggplants, cut in half lengthwise
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. Italian style peeled tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 tsps. chives or scallions, chopped
1/4 cup black olives, pitted and halved
1 lb. cooked shrimp, thawed and drained
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
2 oz. Swiss cheese, grated
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to temperature 350°F. Scoop out eggplant meat leaving a 1/2 inch thick shell. Set shells aside. Chop eggplant flesh. Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and eggplant flesh. Cover and cook 5-7 minutes or until eggplant is soft, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, chives and olives. Increase heat to medium high and simmer 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in shrimp, breadcrumbs and half the cheese. Spoon filling into eggplant shells. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 35-40 minutes or until top is brown and bubbly.