My Special Shrimp Scampi Florentine

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My special shrimp scampi Florentine has the fresh flavors of tomatoes, spinach, and pesto. Serve it over rice with hot Italian bread on the side.

Submitted by Valerie
Updated on October 7, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter

  • ⅓ cup olive oil

  • 2 large plum tomatoes, seeded and diced

  • 2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto (such as Classico)

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 2 cups fresh spinach, rinsed and stemmed

Directions

  1. Combine butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in tomatoes, pesto, and garlic; simmer until tomatoes start to soften, about 2 minutes. Season with red pepper flakes and black pepper.

  2. Stir shrimp into sauce; cook just until they turn pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Add spinach; stir until wilted, about 1 minute.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

446 Calories
38g Fat
6g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 446
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g 49%
Saturated Fat 14g 68%
Cholesterol 216mg 72%
Sodium 384mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 22g 43%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 124mg 10%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 504mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.