Spicy Shrimp with Spinach and Walnuts
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this tantalizing recipe for Spicy Shrimp with Spinach and Walnuts—a bold blend of vibrant flavors and textures that’s both nourishing and irresistible. Succulent shrimp are seasoned with smoky paprika and a touch of red chili flakes for a spicy kick, then sautéed to perfection with fragrant garlic. Wilted spinach adds a hearty, nutrient-packed base, while toasted walnuts provide a satisfying crunch. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the dish, tying all the flavors together. Perfectly versatile, this quick 25-minute dish can be served as is or paired with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread for a complete meal. With its combination of spicy, savory, and nutty notes, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s as simple to make as it is impressive to serve.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 6 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 0.5 cup Walnuts (toasted and roughly chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (optional, grated)
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add shrimp to the skillet and season with paprika, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss in the spinach. Sauté briefly, about 1-2 minutes, until the spinach wilts.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet with the spinach and toss everything together.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the dish.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and spinach mixture to brighten the flavors.
Optionally, garnish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Serve immediately while warm. Enjoy with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1408 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.9 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 881 mg | 294% | |
| Sodium | 2689 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 146.2 g | 292% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1152 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2269 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
