Garlic Shrimp with Sautéed Greens

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Garlic Shrimp with Sautéed Greens is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked with aromatic garlic and tender, crisp greens like spinach, kale, or bok choy. It's a quick, healthy stir-fry or sauté that's popular in many coastal and Mediterranean cuisines, as well as in modern home cooking for its simplicity and fresh taste.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate meal, making it excellent for muscle maintenance and satiety. It provides key nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids from the shrimp, iron and vitamins A, C, and K from the greens, and antioxidants from the garlic, with a typical serving ranging from 250 to 350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	24 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Selenium	45 µg
Vitamin A	320 µg RAE
Vitamin C	35 mg
Vitamin K	90 µg
Iron	3.5 mg
Calcium	110 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the combination reflects the universal appeal of pairing seafood with local greens, seen in dishes from Italian 'scampi' to Chinese stir-fries. Nutritionally, it's a powerhouse of bioavailable nutrients, where the healthy fats from cooking oil help absorb the fat-soluble vitamins from the greens.