Stuffed Onion Boil

Stuffed Onion Boil | Ecency

Stuffed onion boil with a spicy twist offer a delightful fusion of flavors. This recipe combines hearty ingredients like potatoes and shrimp with the kick of hot sauce, perfect for a flavorful main dish.

Ingredients

🧅 4 large onions
🥚 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
🥔 2 medium potatoes, peeled and boiled until tender
🦐 200 grams (about 7 oz) shrimp, cooked and chopped
🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🌶️ 1 teaspoon paprika
🌿 1 teaspoon dried thyme
🧂 Salt and pepper, to taste
🌶️ 2 tablespoons of your favorite hot sauce (such as Sriracha, Tabasco, or a local specialty)
🌿 Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1- Prepare the Onions:

Peel the onions and cut off the tops. Carefully core the centers using a spoon or melon baller, leaving a thick shell. Reserve the onion cores for the stuffing mixture.
Blanch the onion shells in boiling water for about 5 minutes to soften them slightly. Remove and drain well.

2- Make the Filling:

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
Chop the reserved onion cores finely and add them to the skillet. Sauté until they become translucent.
Add the cooked and chopped shrimp to the skillet, followed by the paprika and thyme. Stir well to combine.
Mash the boiled potatoes in a bowl and add them to the skillet, mixing everything together.
Stir in the chopped hard-boiled eggs. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the hot sauce to the mixture and stir until evenly incorporated.

3- Stuff the Onions:

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Stuff each onion shell with the filling mixture, pressing down gently to compact it.
Place the stuffed onions in a baking dish. Drizzle a little olive oil over the tops.

4- Bake:

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the onions are tender and cooked through.

5- Serve:

Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Equipment: Skillet, baking dish, spoon or melon baller, oven