Herb Grilled Shrimp and Wilted Spinach With Fennel
Serves 8|
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons mixed herbs (parsley, thyme, mint, marjoram), roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 3 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 40 (8- to 10-inch) wooden skewers
- 3 (10-ounce) packages baby spinach
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of oil, lemon juice, herbs, salt, pepper, and shrimp. Cover and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Soak skewers in warm water at least 20 minutes while shrimp is marinating.
- Heat remaining oil in a large skillet over low heat and wilt spinach with fennel seeds, about 3 to 4 minutes (do in two batches if necessary). Remove skillet from heat and cover to keep warm.
- Heat broiler or grill. Remove shrimp from marinade and thread onto skewers. Broil or grill the shrimp until just done, about 5 to 6 minutes. Serve the shrimp with the spinach.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 204
- Fat 6g
- Sat Fat 1g
- Cholesterol 214mg
- Sodium 1372mg
- Protein 26g
- Carbohydrate 13g
- Sugar 0g
- Fiber 5g
- Iron 4mg
- Calcium 174mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
Quick Tip
Use a paring knife to devein shrimp.
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