My husband and I really enjoy both shrimp scampi and fresh spinach salad, so I put the two together. My oldest son loves it, too, and he's only 3! —Jamie Porter, Garnett, Kansas
Shrimp Scampi Spinach Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Lemon halves
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional
Directions
In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat; saute shrimp and garlic until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes. Stir in parsley; remove from heat.
To serve, place spinach and tomatoes in a serving dish; top with shrimp mixture. Squeeze lemon juice over salad; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with almonds and, if desired, cheese.
Editor’s Note: To toast nuts, cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
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