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    Published: Jun 7, 2014 · Updated: Dec 23, 2018

    Cajun Lemon Butter Shrimp over Eggplant Noodles

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    Shrimp is sautéed in a Cajun lemon butter and is placed over eggplant noodles and roasted chickpeas

    I have an obsession with my spiralizer. It's more if an addiction. I use it for anything I can spiralize! I've done the classic Zoodles, yellow squash, butternut squash, and broccoli stem. But I also have a love for the eggplant. I have been dying to try and spiralize one. I'm so glad I did cause it made me think of all the different flavor combos I could make with it and I came up with this one!

    It's wonderful! It's healthy and below 250 calories per serving! And not to mention low carb! It's definitely guilt free as it packs even more protein with the added chickpeas too! My favorite thing about healthifying my favorite foods is that it doesn't have to taste "healthy".

    I felt like I ate a large pasta dish without the heavy feeling after a regular pasta dish.

    This meal wrapped up a pretty stressful week here. Max had to have dental surgery to extract what was left of his teeth! 🙁 He is diabetic and his weight goes down and up a lot. We have known about his dental issues for awhile but due to his inconsistent glucose numbers and weight it was always too risky to put this older gentleman under anesthetic. But he was finally healthy enough, so after dropping him off and worrying about him all day we finally have him back! He was so happy to be back! And he's doing good so far!!

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    You Need:

    - ¾ lb shrimp ( fresh or frozen)
    - 1 tbs Cajun seasoning
    - 4 tbs unsalted butter softened
    - zest of 1 lemon
    - 1 eggplant spiralized or julienned
    - 1 can of roasted chickpeas
    - 1 diced tomato
    - 3 cloves of minced garlic

    Directions:

    Preheat the oven to 350.

    Drain and rinse chickpeas and dry off with a paper towel as much as possible.

    Pour chickpeas on a baking sheet and spray them with cooking spray and bake in oven for 30 minutes. ( as one of my wonderful readers suggested, you can toss the garlic in with the chickpeas for a boosted garlic flavor!!)

    While the chickpeas are roasting, prepare the Cajun lemon butter.

    In a blender or food processor, combine the Cajun seasoning, lemon zest, garlic, and butter until smooth.

    Try to wait until the last moment to spiralize the eggplant as it is wary to oxygen and will start to brown as soon as it is cut.

    To spiralize an eggplant, cut both ends off and slice entire eggplant in half width wise.

    Spiralize each half. It is tricky as it has soft flesh. Just keep it steady and push it firmly as you crank the spiralizer. I promise it's worth it! ( I went with blade B)

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    In a large skillet melt butter blend on medium heat.

    Sauté shrimp in the butter and let them absorb all that goodness!

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    Toss the eggplant noodles in the skillet for 3 minutes to allow it to absorb remaining seasonings.

    Add the tomato and chickpeas and toss to coat.

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    Enjoy!

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    Cajun Lemon Butter Shrimp Over Eggplant Noodles


    • Author: Amanda aka The Kitcheneer
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    Ingredients

    • - ¾ lb shrimp ( fresh or frozen)
    • - 1 tbs Cajun seasoning
    • - 4 tbs unsalted butter softened
    • - zest of 1 lemon
    • - 1 eggplant spiralized or julienned
    • - 1 can of roasted chickpeas
    • - 1 diced tomato
    • - 3 cloves of minced garlic

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350.
    2. Drain and rinse chickpeas and dry off with a paper towel as much as possible.
    3. Pour chickpeas on a baking sheet and spray them with cooking spray and bake in oven for 30 minutes. ( as one of my wonderful readers suggested, you can toss the garlic in with the chickpeas for a boosted garlic flavor!!)
    4. While the chickpeas are roasting, prepare the Cajun lemon butter.
    5. In a blender or food processor, combine the Cajun seasoning, lemon zest, garlic, and butter until smooth.
    6. Try to wait until the last moment to spiralize the eggplant as it is wary to oxygen and will start to brown as soon as it is cut.
    7. To spiralize an eggplant, cut both ends off and slice entire eggplant in half width wise.
    8. Spiralize each half. It is tricky as it has soft flesh. Just keep it steady and push it firmly as you crank the spiralizer. I promise it's worth it! ( I went with blade B)
    9. In a large skillet melt butter blend on medium heat.
    10. Sauté shrimp in the butter and let them absorb all that goodness!
    11. Toss the eggplant noodles in the skillet for 3 minutes to allow it to absorb remaining seasonings.
    12. Add the tomato and chickpeas and toss to coat.

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    • Serving Size: 4

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    Comments

    1. Beth says

      September 02, 2014 at 7:12 pm

      Made this tonight. Yummy. Enjoyed it a lot. Question. What about the garlic? Not mentioned in instructions. I just included it with the butter, but was wondering if it was supposed to be roasted with chickpeas (loved them roasted). Thank you.

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        September 03, 2014 at 9:40 am

        Oh my gosh! Thank you for pointing this out to me! Fixing it now! And roasted garlic would probably taste even better! I am glad you enjoyed this dish!!! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

      June 11, 2014 at 4:51 pm

      Oh wow, I need to get a spiralizer!

      Reply
    3. Nancy [email protected] says

      June 11, 2014 at 2:19 pm

      Looks delicious!

      Reply
    4. Sarah Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says

      June 11, 2014 at 12:14 pm

      Mmm. Sounds like a great combination of flavors!

      Reply
    5. Rose | The Clean Dish says

      June 10, 2014 at 9:39 pm

      Egg plant noodles!!! I'm fascinated. I make all kinds of zucchini pasta but haven't thought of using eggplant instead - great idea! This looks like a great dish; thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    6. Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says

      June 10, 2014 at 9:10 pm

      I've been seeing so many spiralized recipes lately, but never eggplant. This looks great!

      Reply
    7. Valerie Gray (@valmg) says

      June 10, 2014 at 6:15 pm

      I wish I had a spiralizer, that looks neat! My brother would love this dish, maybe I should be a nice sister and make it for him next time he visits.

      Reply
    8. [email protected] Mom says

      June 10, 2014 at 5:49 pm

      Roasted chickpeas and eggplant noodles? So creative!

      Reply
    9. Paula - bell'alimento says

      June 10, 2014 at 5:16 pm

      Eggplant Noodles! Genius.

      Reply
    10. Cravings of a Lunatic says

      June 10, 2014 at 5:06 pm

      I love this dish. I love my spiralizer too. They are so much fun.

      Glad Max is doing well. Our oldest cat has a bad tooth but it's a fang and they don't want to pull it because of his age. He gets antibiotic and cortisone shots instead. But he's always thin and drinks water like crazy. I keep wondering if he's diabetic but thus far they say no.

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      • [email protected] says

        June 10, 2014 at 5:24 pm

        Max will be 13 next month. How old is your kitty? Im sorry to hear about his teeth! That's no fun! He does sound diabetic. Max is diabetic too. He drank so much water and was very thin! I hope he feels better!

        Reply
    11. Back for Seconds says

      June 10, 2014 at 4:55 pm

      This is such a unique and fun idea! We love shrimp in this house. I bet this meal would be a hit!

      Reply
    12. dinnermom says

      June 10, 2014 at 4:03 pm

      I love my spiralizer too! Can't wait to try it on this!

      Reply
    13. Ginny McMeans says

      June 10, 2014 at 1:35 pm

      Love your seasonings and spices. Sounds like wonderful flavors!

      Reply
    14. LaurenKellyNutrition says

      June 10, 2014 at 11:12 am

      WOW! I love this dish! I LOVE my spiralizer!!!

      Reply
    15. Julie says

      June 10, 2014 at 11:04 am

      This makes me wish I had a spiralizer!

      Reply
    16. The Food Hunter says

      June 10, 2014 at 10:47 am

      Wish I wasn't allergic to shrimp

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        June 10, 2014 at 10:53 am

        You can always omit the shrimp and make it a vegetarian dish!

        Reply

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