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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 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Lunch
Cuisine: Caribbean, Healthy
Calories: 146
Ingredients Method Nutrition

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

Method
 

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

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 27gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 227mgPotassium: 1052mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 11589IUVitamin C: 76mgCalcium: 198mgIron: 4mg

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