Shrimp Skimpy (II)

This recipe is a very fast and easy twist on Shrimp Scampi. I called it Shrimp Skimpy because it's skimpy in calories and time without compromising on taste. I think I got this idea from the recipe section of my Biggest Loser Wii workout. You can certainly substitute the frozen spinach with fresh spinach but you would probably want to cook it down a bit before adding in the shrimp. I like frozen because it requires no prep time and very little cook time.

Ingredients:
1 t. olive oil
1 clove of garlic, minced
6 oz. frozen raw, peeled, and de-veined shrimp (about a dozen 31-40 shrimp)*
    shrimp doesn't need to thaw but should be rinsed and dried
1 t. fresh chopped basil
1 cup frozen spinach

Preparation:
Heat non-stick skillet on med-high heat. Add olive oil. When hot, toss in garlic and shrimp. Stir frequently. As soon as shrimp start to turn pink, add the spinach and basil to the pan. Stir until shrimp is no longer translucent. Serve immediately.

*The numbers on a shrimp package tell you how many shrimp are in a pound. So, in this case, there are 31-40 shrimp in a pound. This is a medium size shrimp. Jumbo shrimp would have a much lower number.


Results! Breakdown:
1 protein
2 veggies
1 fat