SHRIMP SCAMPI SPINACH SALAD

Shrimp Scampi Spinach Salad image

My husband and I really enjoy both shrimp scampi and fresh spinach salad, so I put the two together. My oldest son loves it, too, and he's only 3! -Jamie Porter, Garnett, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Lemon halves
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat; saute shrimp and garlic until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes. Stir in parsley; remove from heat., To serve, place spinach and tomatoes in a serving dish; top with shrimp mixture. Squeeze lemon juice over salad; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with almonds and, if desired, cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges