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Mediterranean Shrimp with Spinach


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

Description

A delicious 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
  • to taste salt and fresh-ground black pepper
  • 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp, thawed and shelled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 24 oz. 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, or if using chicken or fish stock, measure 1 cup and simmer 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 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 flavors concentrate, about 10 minutes.
  9. While this simmers, wash the spinach if needed.
  10. In another frying pan, heat the second tablespoon of oil, add the spinach, and turn until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  11. After 10 minutes of cooking the mixture, add the shrimp and capers, cooking just until shrimp are pink and firm, about 3-4 minutes.
  12. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  13. Divide the wilted spinach into four bowls and top with 1/4 of the shrimp mixture.
  14. Serve hot.

Notes

  • The Italian Herb Blend can be adjusted according to personal taste.
  • Most shrimp comes deveined; check if additional cleaning is needed.
  • Using chicken or fish stock is an acceptable substitute for shrimp bouillon.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg