Garlic Shrimp & Spinach (Phase 2)

Diet Phase: Low Calorie Phase   Course: Main Course

This HCG Diet recipe for Garlic Shrimp & Spinach is safe for Phase 2 (VLCD Phase) of the diet and counts as 1 protein serving and 1 vegetable serving.

This dish is super healthy! The vegetable, spinach, is a superfood, and is rich in many nutrients, including vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, folate, and potassium. It's also chocked full of fiber and loaded with antioxidants. 

The protein, shrimp, is high in protein, low in calories and also contains many vitamins and minerals, including selenium, zinc, iodine, and omega-3 fatty acids. 

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Garlic Shrimp & Spinach (Phase 2)

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

 

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, HCG Diet

Keyword: 500 Calorie Phase, garlic, shrimp, spinach

Servings: 1

Author: Leanne Mennemeier

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp water
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced and divided
• 1/4 lb fresh spinach
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 tsp lemon juice*
• 100 grams shrimp
• 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tbsp water in a medium size pot on medium heat.

2. Add 1 clove garlic and cook 1-2 minutes.

3. Add spinach and 1/16 tsp salt and toss to coat.

4. Cook until mostly wilted 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Remove from the stove and stir in lemon juice.

6. Place in a bowl and keep warm.

7. Increase heat to medium-high.

8. Add 1 tbsp water and remaining garlic clove, cook 1-2 minutes.

9. Add shrimp, crushed red pepper, and the remaining salt.

10. Cook, stirring, until the shrimp are cooked through, 3-5 minutes.

11. Serve the shrimp over the cooked spinach you set aside.

12. Sprinkle with a dash of crushed red pepper and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*You are allowed the juice of one lemon per day on the HCG Diet.