One Big Shrimp Dinner Recipe

Name: One Big Shrimp Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: bourbon whiskey, - 3 tablespoons (optional); 3 tablespoons pineapple juice or 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ cup sliced shallot; 2 tablespoons toasted shaved almonds or 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts or 2 tablespoons toasted macadamia nuts; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 10 -12 large shrimp, peeled, tails left on, deveined (8 oz); 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 1 (6 ounce) bagfresh Baby Spinach; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon minced lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ½ cup dry-long grain rice; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

bourbon whiskey, - 3 tablespoons (optional)
3 tablespoons pineapple juice or 3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup sliced shallot
2 tablespoons toasted shaved almonds or 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts or 2 tablespoons toasted macadamia nuts
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
10 -12 large shrimp, peeled, tails left on, deveined (8 oz)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) bagfresh Baby Spinach
1 cup water
1 teaspoon minced lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ cup dry-long grain rice
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

1
SHRIMP & SPINACH:.
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Whisk togeter bourbon, juice (pineapple or orange), lemon juice and honey untill blended, set aside.
3
Heat oil ina large skillet over medium-high.
4
Add shallots and saute until softened, 1-2 minutes.
5
Add nuts, garlic and pepper flakes.
6
Saute until nuts begin to brown, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
7
Add shrimp and saute until almost cooked, about 2 minutes.
8
Remove pan from heat, add bourbon mixture.
9
Return skillet to heat and boil mixture 1-2 minutes to reduce.
10
(If mixture flames up let it burn off), or cover the skillet with a lid to extinguish.
11
Remove shrimp from skillet with a slotted spoon, keep warm.
12
Add tomatoes to the skillet and cook 1 minute; add spinach by the handfulng with tongs until just wilted.
13
Divide Lemon Rice between two plates, and top with spinach mixture and shrimp.
14
LEMON RICE:.
15
Bring water and juice to a boil in a saucepan.
16
Add rice, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes.
17
Stir in zest, and season with salt and pepper.

457

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: bourbon whiskey, - 3 tablespoons (optional), 3 tablespoons pineapple juice or 3 tablespoons orange juice, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon honey, and more.

Yes, One Big Shrimp Dinner 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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One Big Shrimp Dinner

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