Best 11 Shrimp And Kale Pitas Recipes

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Shrimp and kale pitas are a delicious and healthy meal that can be prepared in just a few minutes. They're perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and can easily be customized to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a flavorful, filling meal that's sure to satisfy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GARLIC SHRIMP AND KALE STIR-FRY



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A recipe by Prevention Magazine: "Simple to throw together and quick to cook, this colorful stir-fry looks and tastes just as good as any restaurant dish. One bite of this savory dish, and we guarantee that you'll be dreaming of the seaside shores where this meal gets its inspiration."

Provided by Chef'd

Categories     Weeknight Dinners     Nut-Free     Dairy-Free     Gluten-Free     Egg-Free     Soy-Free     Fish-Free     Peanut-Free     Tree Nut-Free     Sugar-Free     Tomato-Free     Stove

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoon Sesame Oil
1/2 Onion
2 stalk Scallion
2 tablespoon Gluten-Free Hoisin Sauce
3 cup Kale
2 clove Garlic
1 Carrot
1/4 cup Chicken Broth
12 Shrimp
4 ounce Brown Rice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium high heat, add one cup of water and bring to a boil. Add the Brown Rice (4 ounce) and stir. Once the right has been brought to a boil, stir again and cover. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 20 minutes until all water is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat and fluff rice with a fork, set aside, covered, until plating.
  • Pat dry Shrimp (12) with paper towels, and set aside. Heat a large saute pan over medium high heat. Add one teaspoon of Sesame Oil (1 teaspoon) to the pan and swirl pan evenly to coat the bottom. Once oil is hot, using tongs, carefully add the shrimp to the pan in a single layer.
  • Cook for thirty seconds on each side and remove the shrimp. Set aside.
  • Add the remaining Sesame Oil (1 teaspoon) to the pan. Add the Onion (1/2), Garlic (2 clove), and Carrot (1) and saute for two minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add Kale (3 cup) to the pan and saute for one minute.
  • Add the Chicken Broth (1/4 cup) and stir to combine.
  • Return the shrimp to the pan and toss. Add Gluten-Free Hoisin Sauce (2 tablespoon) and Scallion (2 stalk) and stir until well combined. Cook for one minute. Remove from heat.
  • Place rice in the center of two plates. Add shrimp stir fry on top of the rice.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Protein 17.1 g, Fat 4.3 g, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Sugar 6.6 g, Sodium 383.9 mg, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0.0 g, Cholesterol 111.4 mg, UnsaturatedFat 0.6 g

SHRIMP-SALAD PITAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and halved crosswise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup 2% Greek yogurt
1 medium carrot, coarsely grated
1 Kirby cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 lemon
4 whole-wheat pitas
8 Bibb lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Soak the chopped onion in a bowl of cold water while you prepare the shrimp.
  • Toss the shrimp with the olive oil, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread in an even layer and broil until the shrimp are opaque, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. Wash and dry the baking sheet.
  • Drain the onion and add to the shrimp along with the yogurt, carrot, cucumber, dill, and salt and pepper to taste. Grate in 1 teaspoon lemon zest and squeeze in about half of the lemon juice.
  • Lay the pitas on the baking sheet and toast under the broiler. Cut the pitas in half and fill with the lettuce and shrimp salad.

SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP, KALE, AND BURST TOMATOES



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Stash some shrimp in your freezer for nutritious last-minute meals. Here, frozen shrimp stars in this spaghetti recipe with cherry tomatoes and kale. Get the shrimp thawing before you start the pasta and you'll have this easy and delicious dinner ready to eat in about 30 minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
12 ounces spaghetti
1 small bunch kale, stems removed, leaves torn into small pieces (about 8 cups)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 pints grape tomatoes
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions, adding kale 2 minutes before end. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain. Meanwhile, in a large straight-sided skillet, heat oil, red-pepper flakes, garlic, and tomatoes over medium. Season with salt and cook, stirring, until tomatoes begin to burst, about 10 minutes.
  • Season shrimp with salt and arrange in a single layer on top of tomatoes. Cover and cook until shrimp are bright pink and opaque, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add pasta and kale, butter, and 1/2 cup pasta water; toss until pasta is well coated, adding more pasta water as needed. Serve with cheese and more red-pepper flakes.

SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP, KALE AND TOMATOES



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I like to use black kale for this. I blanch it in the pasta cooking water, then I add the chopped blanched leaves to the tomato sauce at the end of cooking, just so they will heat through and soften a little more. I sear the shrimp and make the tomato sauce in the same pan. You can toss shrimp in the tomato sauce or just top each serving with them, which is the way to go if there are vegetarians at the table.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium-size bunch black kale, stemmed and washed well in 2 changes water
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
1-14 1/2-ounce can chopped tomatoes in juice
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon oregano or thyme (to taste)
3/4 pound spaghetti
Crumbled feta or freshly grated Parmesan for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Fill a large pasta pot with water and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste and the kale. Boil 2 to 3 minutes, until tender, then using a Chinese skimmer, a strainer or a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl of cold water (do not drain water in the pot; you'll use it for the pasta). Drain kale and a handful at a time, squeeze out excess water. Chop medium fine and set aside.
  • (You can do this step while you are waiting for the water to come to a boil for the kale). Season shrimp with salt and pepper to taste. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy skillet or a wide saucepan and add shrimp. Do not stir for a minute, then turn shrimp and toss in the pan until seared on the edges, pink and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove to a plate.
  • Turn heat down to medium and add garlic and hot pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 10 to 20 seconds (the pan will be quite hot), and stir in tomatoes with liquid, sugar, salt and oregano or thyme. Turn heat up to medium-high and stir often as tomatoes come to a brisk boil. Turn heat down to medium and cook, stirring often, until tomatoes have cooked down and taste very fragrant, about 10 minutes. Stir in kale and simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp or keep separate, remove from the heat and keep warm. If sauce seems dry you can add some cooking water from the pasta.
  • Bring water in pot back to a boil and add spaghetti. Cook al dente, following timing instructions on the package but checking for doneness a minute before the indicated time. Set aside 1/2 cup of the cooking water from the pasta, in case you want to moisten the sauce more, drain pasta and toss with tomato and kale mixture. Add water from the pasta only if you think the mixture seems dry. Serve the pasta and top each serving with 3 shrimp if you haven't tossed the shrimp with the sauce. Pass crumbled feta or grated Parmesan at the table for sprinkling.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 427, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 506 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPICY SHRIMP-SLAW PITAS



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My mother brought me peach salsa from Georgia, inspiring this recipe for shrimp pitas. Get awesome texture with edamame, or swap in some baby lima beans. -Angela McClure, Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
SLAW:
1/3 cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
1/3 cup peach salsa or salsa of your choice
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (12 ounces) broccoli coleslaw mix
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
12 whole wheat pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, toss shrimp with oil and paprika. Transfer to a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Broil 4-5 in. from heat until shrimp turn pink, stirring once, 3-4 minutes., In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, salsa, honey, salt and pepper. Add coleslaw mix, spinach, carrots, edamame and shrimp; toss to coat., Place pita pockets on a baking sheet. Broil 4-5 in. from heat on each side or until lightly toasted, 1-2 minutes. Fill each pita half with 1/2 cup shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 641mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEK-STYLE SHRIMP PASTA WITH KALE



Greek-Style Shrimp Pasta with Kale image

This pasta is so packed with vegetables and shrimp that it's a complete, satiating meal-despite using half the normal serving size of noodles.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Healthy     Quick and Healthy     Pasta     Shrimp     Garlic     White Wine     Tomato     Kale     Feta     Dinner     Winter

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons chopped oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
8 ounces medium shell pasta
1 large bunch of curly kale, stems removed, torn into bite-sized pieces (about 10 cups)
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 1/2 ounces crumbled feta (about 1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Pour tomatoes into a fine-mesh sieve set over a medium bowl. Shake to release as much juice as possible, then let tomatoes drain in sieve, collecting juices in bowl, until ready to use.
  • Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large Dutch oven or other large heavy pot over high. Add drained tomatoes and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to caramelize, about 12 minutes. Add wine and cook, scraping up browned bits, until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Add collected tomato juices, oregano, red pepper, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until very al dente, 3 minutes less than package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  • Working in batches, add kale to tomato sauce, stirring after each addition, until all kale is wilted. Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer pasta to pot with sauce. Add shrimp, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally and adding pasta cooking liquid if needed to loosen sauce, until pasta is al dente, shrimp are cooked through, and everything is nicely coated in sauce, about 3 minutes.
  • Divide pasta among bowls. Top with feta and drizzle with oil.

SPICY GARLIC THAI SHRIMP AND SAUTEED KALE



Spicy Garlic Thai Shrimp and Sauteed Kale image

Make and share this Spicy Garlic Thai Shrimp and Sauteed Kale recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tiffany D.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3 teaspoons fish sauce
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
5 cups fresh kale (seems like a lot but it cooks down!)
3 tablespoons oil
fresh cracked pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium size bowl add Garlic Chili Pepper Sauce, garlic, sugar, lime juice and 2 teaspoons of the Fish Sauce. Mix well. Add shrimp and mix until covered with sauce. Set aside to season.
  • 2. Add shrimp mixture to skillet. Stir-fry until shrimp turns opaque (pink) and sauce is well mixed with ingredients. Serve immediately. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro and serve with hot.
  • 3. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a hot wok or skillet and drop in the chopped kale. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • 4. Place kale on a serving dish and pour shrimp on top! ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.5, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 143.2, Sodium 1033.8, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 18.6

CREAMY SHRIMP AND KALE WITH PASTA



Creamy Shrimp and Kale with Pasta image

A blend of shredded cheddar and Parmesan brings some cheesy to this Creamy Shrimp and Kale with Pasta dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb. fettuccine, uncooked
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 small onion, chopped
1 can (14.5 oz.) fire-roasted diced tomatoes with garlic, undrained
1 pkg. (5 oz.) baby kale
1 lb. uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/3 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 2 min. Stir in tomatoes; simmer 4 min., stirring occasionally. Add kale; cook and stir 2 min. or just until wilted. Add shrimp and cream; cook 4 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta. Add to skillet; toss to coat. Top with cheeses; cover. Remove from heat; let stand 5 min. or until cheddar cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 710 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 20 g

SHRIMP SALAD PITA



Shrimp Salad Pita image

Pita bread is excellent for ingredients that might fall out of a traditional sandwich, like this shrimp salad made with lemon zest, capers, dill, and mayo.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 3/4 teaspoons salt
3 pounds small shrimp, in their shells
6 tablespoons capers, drained
Zest of 3 lemons
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill
1 package pita bread (6 pitas)
12 leaves Boston lettuce
1 cucumber, peeled, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add 2 teaspoons salt and the shrimp, and cook until bright red and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer shrimp to ice bath, and let cool. Drain and pat dry.
  • Peel shrimp, and place in a large bowl. Add capers, lemon zest, and mayonnaise, and stir to combine. Add remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, the pepper, and dill. Refrigerate shrimp salad until ready to use.
  • Slice pitas in half and open, being careful not to rip the bottom. Fill with shrimp salad, lettuce, and cucumber slices.

SHRIMP SALAD PITAS



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Make and share this Shrimp Salad Pitas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 12 pitas

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 lbs small shrimp
2 tablespoons coarse salt
6 tablespoons capers
3 lemons, zest of, grated
6 -8 tablespoons mayonnaise, can use homemade mayo
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
6 pita bread rounds
12 leaves boston lettuce
1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 bunch green onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
hot sauce

Steps:

  • Bring enough water to cover shrimp to a boil.
  • Add shrimp and 2 tsps salt and boil for 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink ~ do not overcook or shrimp will turn rubbery.
  • Immediately plunge the shrimp into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Let stand until cool; drain, and devein the shrimp and then place in a bowl.
  • Add the capers, lemon zest and mayo to shrimp and mix well.
  • Stir in dill weed, 3/4 tsp salt and pepper.
  • Chill, covered, until serving time.
  • To serve, cut pitas in half to form pockets.
  • Line pita with lettuce leaf and fill with shrimp salad.
  • Top each with cucumber, bell pepper, green onions, celery and a splash of hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.3, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 174.7, Sodium 1821.5, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2, Protein 26.5

SPICY KALE AND SHRIMP SOUP



Spicy Kale and Shrimp Soup image

This soup is full of flavor and so healthy! You can adjust the heat by altering the amount of curry paste you use; a little goes a long way. A lemon wedge is the perfect garnish.

Provided by Bethie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood     Shrimp Soup

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
4 cups chopped kale (ribs removed)
1 teaspoon red curry paste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
2 (8 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir mushrooms, onion, carrots, and garlic in the hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth into the saucepan; add basil. Bring broth to a boil, reduce heat to low, place a cover on the saucepan, and simmer until the basil seasons the broth, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir kale, curry paste, salt, and pepper into the broth; bring to a boil again, reduce heat to low, and simmer until kale softens, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir shrimp, tomatoes, kidney beans, and lemon juice into broth; cook at a simmer until shrimp is bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 90.3 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 391.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Choose Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your pitas will taste. Look for shrimp that is firm and has a sweet smell, and kale that is deep green and crisp.
  • Cook the Shrimp Properly: Overcooked shrimp is tough and rubbery, so be careful not to overcook it. Cook the shrimp until it is just opaque and slightly pink in the center.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When cooking the shrimp, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the shrimp from cooking evenly.
  • Use a Good Quality Pita: The pita is the foundation of your dish, so make sure you use a good quality one. Look for pitas that are soft and fluffy.
  • Assemble the Pitas Just Before Serving: The pitas are best when they are served fresh. Assemble the pitas just before serving to prevent the pita from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

Shrimp and kale pitas are a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect shrimp and kale pitas every time.

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