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Mediterranean Shrimp with Spinach


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low-carb

Description

A delicious shrimp dish with spinach and a blend of Mediterranean flavors.


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, shelled, and deveined if needed
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 24 oz. spinach leaves

Instructions

  1. Thaw shrimp overnight in the fridge or in a plastic bag in cool water.
  2. Purge the shrimp of shells and veins.
  3. Drain the tomatoes into a colander and let the juice drain off.
  4. Chop green pepper and onion, and prepare garlic, capers, and Italian Herb Blend.
  5. Dissolve the Knorr Shrimp Bouillon cube in hot water or reduce chicken/fish stock.
  6. In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and sauté the green bell pepper and onion over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Add minced garlic and Italian Herb Blend, cooking for 1-2 minutes more.
  8. Add drained tomatoes and bouillon, simmering over low heat for about 10 minutes.
  9. While this simmers, wash spinach as needed.
  10. Heat the second tablespoon of oil in another pan, adding the spinach until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  11. After 10 minutes, add shrimp and capers, cooking until shrimp is pink and firm, about 3-4 minutes. Season to taste.
  12. Divide wilted spinach among bowls, topping each with 1/4 of the shrimp mixture. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Most shrimp is deveined when sold.
  • Use chicken or fish stock if shrimp bouillon is unavailable.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Sauté
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg