EAST COAST SHRIMP AND LENTIL BOWLS

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If you have frozen shrimp, a few seasoning ingredients, bagged spinach and lentils on hand in your pantry, you can make this dish in no time. It's so delicious, nobody needs to know that it's healthy, too! —Mary Kay LaBrie, Clermont, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 cups water
2 tablespoons garlic powder, divided
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Place first 4 ingredients and 1 tablespoon garlic powder in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until lentils are tender, 17-20 minutes., Toss shrimp with seafood seasoning. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add pepper flakes and remaining garlic powder; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes. Stir in lemon juice; remove from pan and keep warm., Add spinach and nutmeg to pan; cook and stir over medium-high heat until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat., To serve, divide lentils among 4 bowls. Top with shrimp, spinach and onion. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Destiny Byles
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I would have preferred a simpler recipe.


abdulrazak adam
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the shrimp and lentils were cooked perfectly.


Mariah Pablo
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Sandesh Dangal
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Overall, I thought this recipe was a success. The shrimp and lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Kishan Sah
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Sohail Shah SSS
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I thought the shrimp and lentil bowl was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste. I would have preferred more spice.


Adil Adil
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The shrimp and lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


High Bred
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The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the lentils were tender. The sauce was flavorful and had a nice kick to it. Overall, this dish was delicious and I would highly recommend it.


Ahmad Abdullah Ali
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This shrimp and lentil bowl was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the lentils added a nice texture. I will definitely be making this again.