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Mediterranean Shrimp with Spinach


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

Description

Delicious Mediterranean shrimp sautéed with spinach, bell peppers, and tomatoes.


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 (or 1 cup chicken/fish stock reduced to 1/2 cup)
  • to taste salt
  • to taste fresh-ground black pepper
  • 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp, thawed and shelled and deveined if needed
  • 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 (in the microwave if needed), or measure 1 cup chicken or fish stock 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 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 in a salad spinner if needed.
  10. In another frying pan, heat the second tablespoon of oil, add spinach all at once, and use a large turner to turn until the spinach is wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  11. After the mixture has cooked about 10 minutes, add shrimp and capers and cook just until the shrimp are pink and firm, about 3-4 minutes.
  12. Season to taste with salt and fresh-ground black pepper.
  13. Divide the 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.
  • For a quicker process, thaw shrimp in cool water.
  • Use caution not to overcook the shrimp.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sauté
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg