My Special Shrimp Scampi Florentine

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This shrimp scampi has the fresh flavors of tomatoes, spinach, and pesto. Serve over rice with hot Italian bread on the side.

Submitted by Valerie
Published on June 4, 2016
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup butter

  • ⅓ cup olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto (such as Classico ™)

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 large plum tomatoes, seeded and diced

  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

  • black pepper to taste

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 2 cups fresh spinach, rinsed and stemmed

Directions

  1. Combine the butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in pesto, garlic, and tomatoes, and simmer until the tomatoes start to soften, about 2 minutes. Season with red pepper flakes and black pepper to taste.

  2. Stir the shrimp into the sauce, and cook just until they turn pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the spinach, and stir until wilted, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

446 Calories
38g Fat
6g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 446
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g 49%
Saturated Fat 14g 68%
Cholesterol 216mg 72%
Sodium 384mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 22g 43%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 124mg 10%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 504mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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