Shrimp Saag Recipe

Name: Shrimp Saag
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 teaspoons); 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; Pinch of ground cloves; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup clam broth or fish stock (approximately); 2 12-ounce bags fresh spinach, finely chopped (or 2 packages frozen); 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro or parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 teaspoons)
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
Pinch of ground cloves
1 bay leaf
1 cup clam broth or fish stock (approximately)
2 12-ounce bags fresh spinach, finely chopped (or 2 packages frozen)
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro or parsley, for garnish

1
Heat the oil in a saute pan.
2
Add the onion, ginger, garlic, spices, and bay leaf, and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, or until soft but not brown.
3
Add the clam broth and bring to a boil.
4
Stir in the spinach and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the spinach is soft and mushy.
5
If the mixture dries out too much, add more clam broth.
6
Stir in the shrimp and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until cooked.
7
Remove and discard the bay leaf.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with the cilantro, and serve at once.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger, 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 teaspoons), and more.

Yes, Shrimp Saag 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp Saag

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Variations & substitutions

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