Garlic Shrimp with Spinach

Garlic Shrimp with Spinach is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with fresh spinach, all infused with aromatic garlic and a hint of soy sauce. This Halal Chinese dinner dish is quick to prepare and perfect for a nutritious weeknight meal.

Ingredients

• Shrimp - 250 grams, peeled and deveined
• Fresh spinach - 150 grams, washed and drained
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Red pepper flakes - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped for garnish

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
4. Stir in the soy sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to coat the shrimp.
5. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, tossing it with the shrimp until it wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Drizzle sesame oil over the dish and toss to combine.
7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 180 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Rich in antioxidants from spinach, which promote overall health.

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