Amy's Cajun Shrimp Florentine Recipe

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Amy's Cajun Shrimp Florentine
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Directions:

  1. Combine shrimp with olive oil and cajun seasoning. Let marinate several hours if possible.
  2. In heavy dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Saute shrimp until pink, about 3-4 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Add flour and cook a few minutes, whisking continually.
  4. Gradually add milk or cream, whisking until smooth.
  5. Add onions, garlic, nutmeg, spinach, salt and pepper. Let simmer until thickened.
  6. Add cheese and basil; add shrimp back into pot. Stir to combine.
  7. Add most of sauce to cooked pasta and toss well to combine. Top pasta with remaining sauce.
  8. Top with tomato; garnish with additional cheese and basil if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 335.8 Kcal (1406 kJ)
Calories from fat 145.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.19g 25%
Cholesterol 55.52mg 19%
Sodium 451.08mg 19%
Potassium 304mg 6%
Total Carbs 32.08g 11%
Sugars 6.99g 28%
Dietary Fiber 0.85g 3%
Protein 15.19g 30%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 366.8mg 37%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 129.52 Kcal (542 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.24g 25%
Cholesterol 21.41mg 19%
Sodium 173.98mg 19%
Potassium 117.25mg 6%
Total Carbs 12.37g 11%
Sugars 2.7g 28%
Dietary Fiber 0.33g 3%
Protein 5.86g 30%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 6%
Iron 0.5mg 8%
Calcium 141.5mg 37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.9
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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