Pan-fried shrimp

Pan-fried shrimp

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A simple and delicious recipe for sautéed shrimp with spinach, perfect for a daily meal.

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Discover this delicious recipe for sautéed shrimp with spinach, perfect for a healthy and quick meal. The shrimp pairs perfectly with spinach leaves, creating a unique flavor.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting10 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodbread
  • Estimated cost$3.67 $1.22 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Low fat
  • Low calorie

Ingredients

3 people
  • $1.87
  • $0.11
  • $1.04
  • $0.08
  • $0.04
  • $0.53

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. First, thoroughly clean and rinse the kale leaves, as they may be covered in dirt or soil. ≈ 8 min
  2. Clean the shrimp, season them with a pinch of salt and turmeric, and let them sit for ten minutes.
  3. Heat some oil in a pan, then lightly fry the shrimp and set them aside.
  4. Now, return the chopped onion, garlic, and fresh chili to the same pan with the remaining oil, and cook until the onion turns a golden color.
  5. Next, add the finely chopped kale leaves to the pan and stir gently.
  6. The leaves will begin to lose their water; continue to stir until they are cooked through. ≈ 4 min
  7. After lightly sautéing the vegetables, add turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt. ≈ 3 min
  8. After thoroughly mixing, add the shrimp and cook for another five minutes.
  9. Once all the ingredients are well combined, remove the dish from the heat. ≈ 3 min
  10. Serve with white rice and sautéed shrimp. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Pan-fried shrimp

  • Shrimp: 200 grams (small or medium, peeled and deveined)$1.87
  • Chopped onion: 1/2 cup$0.11
  • Fresh peppers: 4 to 5 (halved)$1.04
  • Allium sativum (garlic): 5 to 6 cloves (chopped)$0.08
  • Yellow spices: 1/2 teaspoon$0.04
  • 2 tablespoons of sesame oil$0.53

Total$3.67

that's $1.22 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • Shrimp: 200 grams (small or medium, peeled and deveined)
  • 3-4 bunches of samphire (cleaned and cut into small pieces)
  • Chopped onion: 1/2 cup
  • Fresh peppers: 4 to 5 (halved)
  • Allium sativum (garlic): 5 to 6 cloves (chopped)
  • Yellow spices: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Bay leaves: 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
  • According to preference
  • 2 tablespoons of sesame oil

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