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Mediterranean Shrimp with Spinach


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  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

This dish features succulent shrimp sautéed with fresh vegetables and flavored with Italian herbs, served over wilted spinach.


Ingredients

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  • 1 can petite diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or slightly less for non-stick pan)
  • 1 large green bell pepper, diced in 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 large onion, diced in 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Herb Blend
  • 1/2 cup water with one cube Knorr Shrimp Bouillon
  • to taste salt and fresh-ground black pepper
  • 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp, thawed and shelled and deveined if needed
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 24 ounces spinach leaves

Instructions

  1. Thaw shrimp overnight in the fridge (or you can thaw in the plastic bag in cool water in a pinch).
  2. Peel away shells and remove the vein that runs along the back if needed.
  3. Drain the tomatoes into a colander placed in the sink and let most of the juice drain off.
  4. Chop green pepper and onion, and get the garlic, capers, and Italian Herb Blend ready.
  5. Dissolve the Knorr Shrimp Bouillon cube in hot water (in the microwave if needed), or if using chicken or fish stock, measure 1 cup and simmer over medium heat until reduced to 1/2 cup.
  6. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan, add the green bell pepper and onion, and sauté over medium-high heat until starting to slightly brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Add the minced garlic and Italian Herb Blend and cook 1-2 minutes more.
  8. Add the drained tomatoes and 1/2 cup shrimp bouillon mixture and simmer over low heat until the flavors concentrate a little, about 10 minutes.
  9. While this simmers, wash the spinach in a salad spinner if needed.
  10. Heat the second tablespoon of oil in another large frying pan, add the spinach all at once, and use a large turner to turn over and over until the spinach is wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  11. After the mixture has cooked about 10 minutes, add the shrimp and capers, cooking just until the shrimp is pink and firm, about 3-4 minutes.
  12. Season to taste with salt and fresh-ground black pepper.
  13. Divide the wilted spinach into four bowls and top each with 1/4 of the shrimp mixture.
  14. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Most shrimp comes deveined now, even when they’re in the shell.
  • This recipe can use chicken or fish stock instead of shrimp bouillon if preferred.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg