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Mediterranean Shrimp with Spinach


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  • Author: Chef Gourmet
  • Total Time: 40 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
  • 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp, thawed and shelled and deveined if needed
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 24 oz. spinach leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh-ground black pepper to taste

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 prepare garlic, capers, and Italian Herb Blend.
  5. Dissolve the Knorr Shrimp Bouillon cube in hot water 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 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 1-2 minutes more.
  8. Add drained tomatoes and 1/2 cup shrimp bouillon mixture (or reduced stock) and 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 spinach all at once, and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  11. After the mixture has cooked about 10 minutes, add the shrimp and capers, and cook 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 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.
  • When using stock, be sure to reduce it to 1/2 cup for best results.
  • Use a salad spinner to wash spinach efficiently.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: seafood
  • Method: sauté
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg