Name: Callaloo and shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh callaloo leaves (chopped (or substitute spinach)); 1 lb medium shrimp (peeled and deveined); 1 onion (finely chopped); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 red bell pepper (diced); 1 scotch bonnet pepper (finely chopped (optional for spice)); 2 tbsp vegetable oil; Salt and pepper (to taste)

Callaloo and shrimp

Callaloo and shrimp is a popular Caribbean dish made with callaloo, a leafy green vegetable similar to spinach, and shrimp. The callaloo is cooked with various seasonings such as onions, garlic, and peppers, then the shrimp is added to the mixture to create a flavorful and nutritious meal.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Course Breakfast, Lunch

Cuisine Caribbean, Healthy

Servings servings

Calories 146 kcal

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Ingredients

1 lb fresh callaloo leaves chopped (or substitute spinach)
1 lb medium shrimp peeled and deveined
1 onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 red bell pepper diced
1 scotch bonnet pepper finely chopped (optional for spice)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Wash the callaloo leaves thoroughly and chop them into small pieces.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, and peppers, and sauté until the onions are translucent.
Add the callaloo leaves to the pan and cook until wilted, stirring occasionally.
Let it cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the shrimp to the pan and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 5-7 minutes.
Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the Callaloo and Shrimp hot over rice or with some fried plantains on the side.

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Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal (7%)Carbohydrates: 9g (3%)Protein: 27g (54%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 0.2g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 183mg (61%)Sodium: 227mg (10%)Potassium: 1052mg (30%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 11589IU (232%)Vitamin C: 76mg (92%)Calcium: 198mg (20%)Iron: 4mg (22%)

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

Keyword shrimp, spicy

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