Meal Kit
Indian-Style Shrimp in Saag Sauce
over rice
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp)
- Pescatarian
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Hannah Fenton
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Shrimp
- 5⅗ fl. oz. Coconut Milk
- 5.47 oz. Long Grain White Rice
- 5 oz. Baby Spinach
- 1 Onion
- 2 tsp. Minced Ginger
- 2 tsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 0.14 oz. Lemon Juice
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories670
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Carbohydrates78g
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Net Carbs74g
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Fat29g
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Protein25g
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Sodium1690mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Plate
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Cook the Rice
Bring a small pot with rice and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.Remove from burner. Set aside and cover to keep warm.While rice cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Mince spinach.
Alternatively, use a food processor to pulse into 1/4" pieces. Don't overload the machine or it won't chop evenly. You may need to work in batches.Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into 1/4" dice.Mince garlic. -
3 Cook the Shrimp
Pat shrimp dry. Season all over with half the chile and cumin rub (reserve remaining for sauce) and 1/4 tsp. salt.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add shrimp to hot pan. Cook until pink and shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-3 minutes per side.Reduce heat to medium. Transfer shrimp to a plate. Keep pan over medium heat; no need to wipe clean. -
4 Cook the Saag Sauce
Add 2 tsp. olive oil, onions, and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until slightly tender and browned, 3-5 minutes.
Add garlic, ginger (to taste), red pepper flakes (to taste), and remaining chile and cumin rub. Stir often until garlic is fragrant, 1-2 minutes.Add spinach, 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, add coconut milk and stir occasionally until sauce is slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes. Don't worry if coconut milk has solidified. It is part of natural processes. Break up as needed. If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. -
5 Add Shrimp and Finish Dish
Add shrimp and lemon juice to hot pan. Stir often until combined and shrimp is coated, 1-2 minutes.
Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with shrimp mixture. Bon appétit!
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