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Shrimp and Spinach in Saffron Cream Recipe

Shrimp and Spinach in Saffron Cream Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 tsp saffron threads
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 lb spinach leaves--washed thoroughly but not dried
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
2 large shallots, minced
1 large garlic clove, minced
2/3 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp shrimp stock or water
1 medium tomato
2 tsp fresh lemon juice

Directions:

Crush the saffron threads in a small bowl. Pour in the wine and let steep while you proceed.
Heat a large nonreactive skillet over high heat. Add handfuls of the spinach, with water clinging to it, to the pan, stirring to wilt the leaves before each addition. Continue until all the spinach has wilted. Transfer the spinach to a colander to drain well and then chop it coarsely. Wipe out the skillet.
Melt the butter in the skillet over moderate heat. When the foam subsides, add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until pink and starting to curl, about 3 minutes. Transfer the shrimp and any cooking juices to a plate.
Heat the oil in the skillet. Add the shallots and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Increase the heat to moderately high and add the wine with the saffron. Boil until the wine is reduced by half.
Stir in the heavy cream and shrimp stock and bring to a simmer. Add the spinach and tomato and simmer for 1 minute. Add the shrimp with their juices and cook until just heated through. Season with the lemon juice, salt and pepper and serve at once.
Serve With: Steamed rice.
Notes: After you shell the shrimp for this dish, simmer the shells in water to make a simple stock. If you wish, you can substitute large sea scallops for the shrimp.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	674.12 Kcal (2822 kJ)
Calories from fat	353.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.31g	60%
Cholesterol	140.39mg	47%
Sodium	1512.73mg	63%
Potassium	449.08mg	10%
Total Carbs	62.52g	21%
Sugars	21.46g	86%
Dietary Fiber	4.2g	17%
Protein	18.53g	37%
Vitamin C	11.8mg	20%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	80.5mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	248.12 Kcal (1039 kJ)
Calories from fat	130.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.47g	60%
Cholesterol	51.67mg	47%
Sodium	556.77mg	63%
Potassium	165.29mg	10%
Total Carbs	23.01g	21%
Sugars	7.9g	86%
Dietary Fiber	1.55g	17%
Protein	6.82g	37%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	20%
Iron	0.7mg	11%
Calcium	29.6mg	8%

* 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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