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Parmesan cheese lends an intriguing flavor accent to garlic- and lemon-steamed shrimp in this recipe. And it's under 200 calories per serving.
Prep/Cook Time: 20 Minutes, Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- Lemon wedges
Directions
- Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on if desired. In a small bowl, toss together shrimp, oil, garlic, lemon peel and pepper. Place a steamer basket in a wok or large skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Add water to just below the basket.
- Place shrimp in a single layer in steamer basket. Cover and place over medium-high heat. Steam for 5 to 6 minutes or until shrimp are opaque (start timing when wok is placed on the burner). Remove shrimp and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, wash spinach. Arrange spinach evenly in steamer basket. Cover and steam about 2 minutes (start timing immediately) or until wilted. Divide spinach between two serving plates. If desired, thread shrimp onto 6- to 8-inch wooden skewers. Place shrimp on top of spinach. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve with lemon wedges.
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