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Lemon Shrimp and Spinach

Related recipes: Main Dishes, Corn-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Low-Carbohydrate, Low-Sugar
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Quick Facts

Servings: 4

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Wine Pairings

  1. Sauvignon Blanc
  2. Pinot Blanc
A lovely variation on the classic scampi preparation of shrimp.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, uncooked, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb spinach leaves, fresh
  • 2 Tbs olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped coarsely
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp salt (sea salt if on a corn-free diet*)
  • 1/2 tsp 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

Calories 221
  Calories from Fat 82 (37%)
(14%)Total Fat 9g
(7%)Saturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
(57%)Cholesterol 172mg
(23%)Sodium 550mg
(27%)Potassium 930mg
Total Carbohydrate 9g
(12%)Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 2g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(53%)Protein 27g
* 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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