Shrimp and Hearty Greens Sauté

Name: Shrimp and Hearty Greens Sauté
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter; 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp peeled and deveined; 3 garlic cloves minced; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 small onion thinly sliced; 2 tsp (2 mL) dried dried basil; 8 cups (2 L) chopped hearty cooking greens (about 8 oz/250 g); 2 tbsp (2 mL) cornstarch; 1 cup (250) 5 % cream; 2 tbsp (30 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice

This recipe is taken from the 2014 Milk Calendar. This quick recipe is a super way to try out kale, Swiss chard, turnip greens, beet greens and spinach, or a mixture, to boost those dark, leafy greens servings that are so good for you. Tender, garlicky shrimp on top make this seem like something special – only you have to know how easy it is to make. Serve over brown rice or noodles.

Prep: 10 min - 15 min
Cooking: 12 min

Yields 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
1 lb (450 g) large shrimp peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves minced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 small onion thinly sliced
2 tsp (2 mL) dried dried basil
8 cups (2 L) chopped hearty cooking greens (about 8 oz/250 g)
2 tbsp (2 mL) cornstarch
1 cup (250) 5 % cream
2 tbsp (30 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice

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Preparation

In a large skillet, melt half the butter over high heat. Sauté shrimp, 1 clove of garlic and a pinch each salt and pepper for about 3 min or until pink and opaque; transfer to a bowl. Cover to keep warm.

Return skillet to medium heat; add remaining butter. Sauté remaining garlic, onion, basil and remaining salt and pepper for about 3 min or until softened. Add chopped greens and sauté for about 5 min or until just wilted and tender.

Whisk cornstarch into cream and stir into pan; cook, stirring, for about 3 min until thickened. Serve greens topped with shrimp and sprinkle with lemon juice.