Saute Of Squid, Shrimp And Eggplant

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SAUTE OF SQUID, SHRIMP AND EGGPLANT

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Seafood

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 medium Eggplants
Salt
1 small Squid -- cleaned
16 large Shrimp
1 Red bell pepper
1 Green bell pepper
4 Tomatoes
Olive oil
3 Garlic cloves -- minced
1 teaspoon Chili powder
1 Lemon (juice only)

Peel eggplants and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices lengthwise. Sprinkle with
salt
on both sides and chill 1 hour to allow bitter flavors to leach out. Cut into
1/4-inch strips, reserving 4 whole slices. Cut body of squid into 1/2-inch
diagonal slices. Keep tentacle section whole. Reserve. Shell and devein shrimp.
Cut peppers into 1/8-inch strips. Peel and seed tomatoes and chop coarsely.
Heat
2 tablespoons olive oil in skillet until hot. Add reserved 4 whole slices
eggplant and cook until golden brown on both sides. Do not overcook. Remove
from
heat and keep warm. Reduce heat and add pepper strips and garlic, adding more
oil as needed. Saute 1 minute. Add squid, reserved tentacles, shrimp and
eggplant strips. Cook until shrimp turn pink. Add chili powder and tomatoes.
Continue to simmer gently. Add salt and lemon juice to taste. Remove from heat.
Place slice of eggplant on each plate. Spoon shrimp mixture over eggplant.

Created by: Bob Brody, Sheraton Harbor Island West, San Diego
(C) 1992 The Los Angeles Times

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