sauteed shrimp with spinach and tomatoes

My cherry tomato plants are still kickin’! So of course, we’re continuing to look for new ways to use them! :-)

One of my favorite tomato recipes I’ve tried lately was actually from Martha. My mom recently gave me a stash of her Martha Stewart “Everyday” magazines from the past few months, and (not sure why I was surprised) I’ve totally been enjoying them!! So far the five or so recipes I’ve tried from them have all been a success, and nearly all of them have only used a handful of ingredents. You know how I roll — love it! :)

Anyway, this one was supposed to be for shrimp, tomatoes and arugula. But I only had spinach in the casa, so substituted it in and the result was still a fresh and wonderfully flavorful summer dish! I also threw in some smoked paprika (because I apparently can never resist), but I’m sure it’d be fine without it too.

Definitely a fresh, light, and delicious 15-minute meal. Enjoy!!

Sauteed Shrimp with Spinach & Tomatoes
(Adapted from Martha Stewart)

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 ounces spinach or baby arugula (about 4 cups)
  • coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • Method:

    In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring often, until they blister, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and smoked paprika and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook, stirring often, until almost opaque throughout, about 4 minutes. Add spinach (or arugula), season with salt and pepper, and toss until wilted, 1 minute. Add lemon juice and toss to combine.
    Ali’s Tip:

    If you’re in a hurry, feel free to use pre-cooked shrimp. Just add them about a minute before adding the spinach, and saute until warmed.

    filed in Entrees, Seafood

    About Ali

    Ali Ebright is a freelance recipe developer and food writer/photographer, and blogs at Gimme Some Oven and Gimme Some Life. She also loves all things music, traveling near and far, actually making things from Pinterest, cozying up with a good book and her sweet pup, Henry, and spending time with a wonderful group of friends. Come say hello and follow Ali on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ & Instagram.


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    5 thoughts on “sauteed shrimp with spinach and tomatoes

    1. This is delicious!! I am big on flavorful food and I will admit that I was not expecting this to be flavorful! I didnt use the paprika because I didnt have any but I used everything else.

    2. I’ve made something like this before, except I used broccoli instead. Tomatoes and shrimp are some of my favourite foods!!

    3. I had a handful of shrimp leftover tonight so I think this in on for tomorrow night, but I’m gonna trick my family and use MORE spinach LOL

    4. This looks like a delightful dish! Unfortunately, my hubby won’t eat shrimp, so I don’t get to make it very often. Next time he is out of town, I’ll have to make this for myself!

    5. That pic looks sooo good!
      I’ve used cherry tomatoes with fresh corn in a roasted salad. It’s delicious. Here’s the recipe:
      http://www.tomatodirt.com/roasted-corn-tomato-salad.html