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.
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 tablespoon 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.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
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%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
