French Lentils with Kale and Shrimp Recipe

Name: French Lentils with Kale and Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Green French Lentils; 1 pound Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined; 2 Tablespoons Herbes De Provence; 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper; 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided; 1/4 cups Dry White Wine; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 bunch Kale, Ends Trimmed And Cut Into Ribbons; 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, Halved Or Quartered; 1/2 teaspoons Coarse Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Pepper; 1/4 cups Fresh Lemon Juice; 1/4 cups Fresh Parsley, Chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup Green French Lentils
1 pound Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
2 Tablespoons Herbes De Provence
1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper
3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
1/4 cups Dry White Wine
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 bunch Kale, Ends Trimmed And Cut Into Ribbons
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, Halved Or Quartered
1/2 teaspoons Coarse Salt
1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Pepper
1/4 cups Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 cups Fresh Parsley, Chopped

1
Cook the lentils, covered in boiling water until tender, 25 minutes.
2
Drain, if there is any water remaining when done.
3
On a plate, toss the shrimp with the Herbs De Provence and crushed red pepper.
4
Heat 2 Tablespoons of oil in a medium skillet over medium-high.
5
Arrange the shrimp to the hot oil in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes.
6
Flip and sear 30 more seconds.
7
Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
8
Add the wine and deglaze the pan.
9
Scrape up the good browned bits on the bottom of the pan.
10
Once the liquid has mostly evaporated, add the garlic and allow it to bloom for 30 seconds.
11
Add the kale and cherry tomatoes; saute until kale is wilted, 1 minute.
12
To the pot with the lentils, add the kale mixture and seared shrimp.
13
Taste and season with salt and pepper, accordingly.
14
Drizzle with remaining oil and spritz with lemon juice.
15
Toss together and serve with the parsley as garnish!
16
Bistro eatin, baby.

310

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Green French Lentils, 1 pound Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined, 2 Tablespoons Herbes De Provence, 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper, and more.

Yes, French Lentils with Kale and Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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French Lentils with Kale and Shrimp

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Variations & substitutions

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