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Mediterranean Shrimp with Spinach


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

Description

A flavorful dish combining shrimp and spinach in a delightful tomato sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 can (14 oz.) 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 in a plastic bag in cool water if needed.
  2. Peel away shells and remove the vein from the shrimp 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 prepare garlic, capers, and Italian Herb Blend.
  5. Dissolve the Knorr Shrimp Bouillon cube in hot water.
  6. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan, add green bell pepper and onion, and sauté over medium-high heat until starting to slightly brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Add minced garlic and Italian Herb Blend, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  8. Add drained tomatoes and the shrimp bouillon mixture, and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes until flavors concentrate.
  9. Wash the spinach if needed.
  10. In another frying pan, heat the second tablespoon of oil and add spinach, turning until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  11. Add shrimp and capers to the tomato mixture, and cook until shrimp is pink and firm, about 3-4 minutes.
  12. Season to taste with salt and fresh-ground black pepper.
  13. Divide wilted spinach into four bowls and top each with 1/4 of the shrimp mixture.
  14. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Most shrimp comes deveined now, but check and remove the vein that runs along the back if needed.
  • Use chicken or fish stock instead of shrimp bouillon if preferred.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg