Best Creamy Spinach Shrimp Dinner Recipes

CREAMY LEMON SHRIMP & SPINACH DINNER

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Savor this oceanic dish anywhere, seaside, poolside or tableside. Our Creamy Lemon Shrimp and Spinach Dinner is delicious no matter where you have it.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 lb. linguine, uncooked
1 Tbsp. oil
3/4 lb. uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp
1 red pepper, chopped
1 pkg. (5 oz.) baby spinach leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 Tbsp. zest and 2 Tbsp. juice from 1 lemon

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add shrimp, peppers, spinach and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
Add Neufchatel, broth, lemon zest and juice to same skillet; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until Neufchatel is completely melted and sauce is well blended. Add shrimp mixture; cook and stir 3 min. or until heated through.
Drain pasta. Add to shrimp mixture; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Sodium 900 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 27 g

CREAMY SPINACH SHRIMP DINNER

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Here's a scrumptious dish that is easy to make for weekday dinner...but perfect for entertaining too!! The shrimp and spinach look and taste wonderful together. Evaporated milk adds a creamy texture and taste. Serve over you favorite rice.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (370 ml) can Carnation Evaporated Milk (regular, 2% or fat-free)
1 cup chicken broth
6 cups Baby Spinach
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

Heat oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until starting to turn pink, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, salt and pepper to hot pan and cook 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with flour and cook 2-3 minutes.
Stir in evaporated milk and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 2 minutes. Stir in shrimp, spinach and cheese; cook for 1-2 minutes or until shrimp is fully cooked, spinach is wilted and cheese is melted. Serve with your favorite rice.
TIPS: Replace shrimp with pre-cooked chicken or sliced sweet Italian sausages. Delicious!
Freezing is not recommended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.5, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 163.5, Sodium 568.7, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 31.3