An eggplant and shrimp stir fry served on a white plate.

Sambal Glazed Eggplant and Shrimp

Like a good stir fry, Sambal Glazed Eggplant and Shrimp comes together very quickly, making it a practical and flavorful weeknight meal.

An eggplant and shrimp stir fry served on a white plate.
Sambal Glazed Eggplant and Shrimp

Like a good stir fry, this dish of Sambal Glazed Eggplant and Shrimp comes together very quickly, making it a practical and flavorful weeknight meal.

Sambal Glazed Eggplant and Shrimp on a white plate.

This post first appeared August 17, 2014 as part of the Simple Sundays series. I hope you enjoy this favorite from my kitchen!

Comfort Food

His little arms wrapped around me as I greeted him good morning in his little bed. “I missed you, Mommy. I felt like my love supply was half empty.”

Aw. Me too, buddy.

I returned from a wonderful trip to Oregon on Friday evening – if you have been following my escapades on Instagram, then you will know that I have been cavorting with cows and eating more cheese and ice cream than I have in weeks. I can’t wait to share more with you soon. But I was feeling like my love supply was low, too, and I was exhausted to boot! I caught up on sleep, spent time with my children, and did a little comfort shopping with my daughter. By comfort shopping, I mean to say we went to the Asian market to load up on comfort foods, and I’ve been cooking old favorites this weekend.

Three Japanese eggplants on a marble surface.
Shrimp, cilantro, and eggplant on a marble surface.

While we were at the market, I saw the Japanese eggplant and I couldn’t resist. Something simple, something spicy – I was planning it out as we strolled the aisles and headed to the seafood section.

Raw shrimp in a white bowl.
Sambal Glazed Eggplant and Shrimp on a white plate.

Sambal Glazed Eggplant and Shrimp

This Sambal Glazed Eggplant and Shrimp is just what I needed to get back into my groove. It stir fries in mere minutes but is packed with flavor and a spicy kick I love. I meant to serve it with rice, but I couldn’t wait, I just ate it straight from the wok.

Thinking it might be too spicy for my son, my husband and I were a bit hesitant, but he dug in. “This isn’t spicy at all!” he declared. Well, I’m not sure about that – it has a kick, but apparently, he does, too.

Sambal Glazed Eggplant and Shrimp on a white plate.

More Eggplant Recipes

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Skillet Eggplant Lasagna
Stuffed Eggplant with Meat and Tahini
Roasted Eggplant Falafel Bites
Roasted Eggplant, Tomato, and Pesto Mini Naan

Sambal Glazed Eggplant and Shrimp

Like a good stir fry, Sambal Glazed Eggplant and Shrimp comes together very quickly, making it the perfect weeknight meal for any time you're short on time and in need of flavor.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 257kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sambal
  • 2 Japanese eggplant sliced in quarters lengthwise, then cut into 3 inch pieces (about 4 cups)
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce plus more, to taste
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 scallions cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons chopped mint
  • drizzle toasted sesame oil

Instructions

  • Heat a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and the garlic, and cook until it starts to lightly brown.
  • Stir in the sambal and cook for 30 seconds. Add the eggplant and shrimp and stir frequently, raising the heat to medium-high.
  • Season with fish sauce and hoisin sauce.
  • Continue cooking until the shrimp is opaque and the eggplant is fork tender. If it appears to be drying out, add a little bit of water, a few tablespoons at a time.
  • Stir in the scallions and cook for just a minute or two more. Transfer to a plate and garnish with cilantro, mint, and a drizzle of sesame oil, and toss.
  • Serve immediately with steamed rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1518mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 223IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. Monet

    Welcome home! Such sweet words from your little one! And this meal? Gorgeous. Eggplant and shrimp sounds like a great combo. Can’t wait to try it!

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