I'm a Food Blogger?! Bien Sûr! Shrimp with Fresh Tomato Chevre Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
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- 12oz (350gr) shrimp
- 16oz (500gr) fresh, ripe Roma tomatoes
- 3oz (90gr) soft goat cheese, chevre
- 4oz (125gr) spinach
- handful fresh basil
- 1 tbs olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 48g | |
| Calories 161 | |
| Calories from Fat 134 | 83% |
| Total Fat 15.15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 2.8g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium 77mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 0.48g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.08g | 0% |
| Protein 5.88g | 9% |
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