Description
Succulent shrimp and crab dance with tender spinach in this luxurious coastal-inspired dish that whispers Mediterranean charm. Delicate seafood and greens meld into a rich, silky experience you’ll savor down to the last delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb (454 g) lump crabmeat
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 cup (75 g) finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 oz (142 g) baby spinach
Dairy, Oils, and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, creating a flavorful foundation for the seafood medley.
- Introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until they release their aromatic essence and become translucent.
- Gently incorporate raw shrimp, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they transform into a vibrant pink color, signaling perfect doneness.
- Delicately fold in delicate crabmeat, allowing it to blend seamlessly with the shrimp.
- Stream rich heavy cream into the skillet, gradually bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer, creating a luxurious base.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a hint of red pepper flakes, stirring to distribute the zesty and savory notes.
- Add fresh spinach leaves, letting them gradually wilt and integrate into the creamy seafood mixture, which takes approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Transfer the steaming, creamy seafood creation to serving plates, ensuring each portion captures the harmonious blend of ingredients.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality seafood for the best flavor and texture.
- Opt for wild-caught shrimp and fresh crabmeat if possible to enhance the dish’s richness.
- Keep the heat moderate when cooking seafood to prevent rubbery texture and maintain tenderness.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg