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Black Pepper Shrimp Sandwich with Spinach

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Indulge in this delightful warm sandwich brimming with succulent shrimp and vibrant greens. The combination of fresh spinach and kale, lavished in a zesty black pepper sauce, offers both flavor and nutrition. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a leisurely weekend lunch. Feel free to adjust the spice levels to suit your taste and serve it alongside a simple side salad for a complete meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Low-Sodium Food
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 100 g fresh spinach
  • 100 g kale, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp black pepper, freshly cracked
  • 4 slices whole-grain bread
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • (for garnish) Sliced avocado optional
  • (e.g., arugula or mixed greens) Additional greens for side salad optional

Equipment

  • Griddle or frying pan
  • Chef's knife
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Griddle or toaster for warming pita

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and half of the cracked black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  2. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the shrimp mixture and cook for 3–4 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add the chopped kale and spinach. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted, then return the shrimp to the pan, mixing everything gently.
  4. Toast the slices of whole-grain bread until golden brown.
  5. Assemble the sandwiches by layering the shrimp and greens mixture onto two slices of toasted bread. Top with the remaining slices to close the sandwiches.
  6. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve with a simple side salad sprinkled with remaining black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSodium: 220mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

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