SHRIMP SPINACH SALAD

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Shrimp and garlic are sauteed in butter then set atop a bed of spinach. Almonds, tomatoes and a squeeze of lemon finish off this beauty. Perfecto! Jamie Larson - Dodge Center, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
4 cups fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 medium lemon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add the shrimp. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Add garlic and parsley; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat., Place spinach in a salad bowl. Top with tomatoes, almonds and shrimp mixture. Squeeze juice from the lemon; drizzle over salad. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges