CREAMED SPINACH (EMERIL LAGASSE, 2001)

CREAMED SPINACH (EMERIL LAGASSE, 2001) image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds fresh spinach, washed and tough stems removed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the spinach and cook for 2 minutes. Drain in a fine mesh strainer, pressing with a large spoon to release as much water as possible. Finely chop and set aside. Melt the butter in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and cook, stirring just until the liquid is released. Add the cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and cook until the cream is reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.