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Braised Potatoes and Shrimp

Braised Potatoes and Shrimp

with Sorrel
40 min., ready in 1 hr 15 min.
Time:
386
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
96 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
14 ozs potatoes (preferably new potatoes)
salt
1 Red onion
4 ozs mixed-color Cherry tomatoes
1 oz Sorrel
8 medium shrimp (peeled)
peppers
Red pepper flakes
2 Tbsps vegetable oil
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation
1.
Braised Potatoes and Shrimp preparation step 1

Scrub potatoes thoroughly. Cook in a pot of boiling salted water until knife-tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, rinse and peel while still warm. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, halve potatoes.

2.
Braised Potatoes and Shrimp preparation step 2

Meanwhile, peel the onion and cut into rings, about 1/2 inch thick. 

3.
Braised Potatoes and Shrimp preparation step 3

Rinse cherry tomatoes, drain and halve.

4.
Braised Potatoes and Shrimp preparation step 4

Rinse sorrel well, spin dry and cut into very thin strips.

5.
Braised Potatoes and Shrimp preparation step 5

Slit shrimp along the backs with a sharp knife or kitchen scissors to devein. Rinse shrimp, pat dry and season with salt, pepper and red-pepper flakes. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Cook shrimp until seared, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from pan.

6.
Braised Potatoes and Shrimp preparation step 6

Heat the remaining oil in the pan. Add halved potatoes and the onion rings and cook until golden brown, 4-5 minutes.

7.
Braised Potatoes and Shrimp preparation step 7

Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

8.
Braised Potatoes and Shrimp preparation step 8

Return shrimp to the pan and warm through over low heat. Mix in sorrel and serve immediately.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie386 cal.(18 %)
Protein37 g(38 %)
Fat13 g(11 %)
Carbohydrates28 g(19 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage5 g(17 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

The potatoes in this recipe help your body absorb the protein from the shrimp. Shrimp is a great source of iodine, the mineral that supports the healthy functioning of the thyroid gland. Sorrel also helps stimulate the appetite and purifies the blood.

Even smarter

Even smarter

When the season for sorrel is over, replace the tender leaves with arugula or spinach.

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