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Mediterranean Shrimp with Spinach


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious and healthy Mediterranean dish featuring shrimp and spinach.


Ingredients

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  • 1 can (14 oz.) petite diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 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
  • 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp, thawed and shelled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 24 oz. spinach leaves
  • Salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Thaw shrimp overnight in the fridge or in a plastic bag in cool water.
  2. Peel away shells and remove the vein that runs along the back if needed.
  3. Drain the tomatoes into a colander 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, or use 1 cup chicken or fish stock and simmer over medium heat until reduced to 1/2 cup.
  6. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan, add the green bell pepper and onion, and sauté over medium-high heat until slightly brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Add minced garlic and Italian Herb Blend, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  8. Add drained tomatoes and 1/2 cup shrimp bouillon mixture, then simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.
  9. While this simmers, wash the spinach if needed.
  10. Heat the second tablespoon of oil in another large frying pan, add the spinach, and turn until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  11. After 10 minutes of cooking the mixture, add shrimp and capers, cooking until shrimp is pink and firm, about 3-4 minutes.
  12. Season with salt and fresh-ground black pepper.
  13. Divide wilted spinach into bowls and top with shrimp mixture. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use fresh shrimp and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Most shrimp come deveined now even when they’re in the shell.
  • It’s best to serve this dish hot for optimal taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sauté
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg