Spinach and Cilantro Chimichurri Shrimp

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup tightly packed spinach
  • ½ cup packed cilantro leaves
  • 2 small cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1½ Tbsp butter
  • ¾ lb peeled and deveined, large raw shrimp
  • 1 (10-oz) pkg frozen riced cauliflower

Instructions

  1. Process spinach, cilantro, garlic, salt, and red pepper in a food processor until smooth.
  2. With processor running, pour vinegar down food chute. Slowly add oil, processing until smooth.
  3. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add shrimp, and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side or until shrimp turn pink.
  4. Add chimichurri sauce; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Meanwhile, cook cauliflower rice according to package directions. Serve shrimp over rice.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 3
Calories
320
320
Fat (g) 25 25
Sat. Fat (g) 6 6
Protein (g) 18 18
Carb (g) 6 6
Fiber (g) 3 3
Sodium (mg) 437 437

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