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Mediterranean Shrimp with Spinach


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  • Author: Chef Alex
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A delicious and healthy Mediterranean-style shrimp dish served with wilted spinach.


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 lb. raw jumbo shrimp, thawed and shelled and deveined if needed
  • 2 tablespoons capers (or less)
  • 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 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 the green bell pepper and onion and saute over medium-high heat until slightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Add the minced garlic and Italian Herb Blend and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
  8. Add the drained tomatoes and 1/2 cup shrimp bouillon mixture and simmer over low heat until the flavors concentrate a little, about 10 minutes.
  9. While this simmers, wash the spinach in a salad spinner if needed.
  10. Heat the second tablespoon of oil in another large frying pan, add the spinach and use a large turner to turn over 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 the wilted spinach into four bowls and top each with 1/4 of the shrimp mixture.
  14. Serve hot.

Notes

  • The Italian Herb Blend can be adjusted based on preference.
  • If you don’t have shrimp bouillon, chicken or fish stock can be used instead.
  • Most shrimp comes deveined, but if not, make sure to check before cooking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Sauté
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg