A lovely variation on the classic scampi preparation of
shrimp.
Preparation facts
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 lb (455g) shrimp, uncooked, peeled and deveined
1 lb (455g) spinach leaves, fresh
2 Tbs (30mL) olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium tomato, chopped coarsely
1/2 cup (120mL) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 tsp (2g) lemon zest
1/2 tsp (3g) salt (sea salt if on a corn-free diet*)
1/2 tsp (2g) pepper
Directions
Rinse shrimp well.
Wash spinach leaves and chop into 3 inch (8cm) pieces.
Heat oil in a nontick skillet. Add garlic cloves and sauté for 2
minutes. Add chopped tomato and shrimp and cook for 5 minutes, just until shrimp are pink.
Pour in lemon juice and lemon zest, and add spinach leaves. Season with
salt and pepper and cook, uncovered, over medium heat until spinach leaves are wilted.
Serve over white or brown rice.
* Allergy notes: People following a corn-free diet should avoid iodized
salt since it contains dextrose, which should be avoided by those allergic to corn.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 206
Calories from Fat 74 (36%)
% Daily Value*
13%Total Fat 8g
7%Saturated
Fat 1.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.2g
69%Cholesterol 207mg
26%Sodium 620mg
26%Potassium 914mg
3%Total
Carbohydrate 8g
12%Dietary
Fiber 3g
Sugars 2g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
52%Protein 26g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie
diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using
nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual
nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by
cooking methods.
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