Shrimp Alexandros for Two Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 colossal (U-12) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1/2 cup panko-style breadcrumbs
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 pound spinach
- 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 762g | |
| Calories 1260 | |
| Calories from Fat 1048 | 83% |
| Total Fat 119.23g | 149% |
| Saturated Fat 68.93g | 276% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 295mg | 98% |
| Sodium 1076mg | 45% |
| Potassium 2353mg | 67% |
| Total Carbs 29.32g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.8g | 29% |
| Sugars 8.66g | 6% |
| Protein 20.23g | 32% |
Comments
February 16, 2011This has many things I love--shrimp, lemon, garlic, spinach, feta. I will be trying soon!
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