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Fresh New Years Shrimp Scampi Dinner Bowl Easy Lemony Kale Recipe

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A quick and easy shrimp scampi dinner bowl featuring tender shrimp, buttery garlic sauce, and bright lemony kale served over your choice of cooked grains. Perfect for a fresh, flavorful, and comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cups chopped curly kale, tough stems removed
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • About 2 cups cooked grain base (quinoa, brown rice, or farro)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients (10 minutes): Rinse the kale well, remove tough stems, and chop into bite-size pieces. Peel and devein the shrimp if not already done. Mince the garlic, zest and juice the lemon, and chop parsley.
  2. Cook the Grain Base: Prepare your choice of grain according to package instructions (about 20 minutes). Set aside and keep warm.
  3. Sauté the Kale (5 minutes): Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the kale and a pinch of salt, cooking until just wilted but still bright green, about 3-4 minutes. Remove kale from skillet and set aside.
  4. Cook the Shrimp (6-8 minutes): Add remaining olive oil and butter to the skillet. Once melted and hot, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, careful not to burn.
  5. Increase heat to medium-high and add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  6. Add Liquids and Finish Sauce (2-3 minutes): Pour in white wine (or broth), lemon juice, and zest. Stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom. Let sauce simmer until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
  7. Combine and Season: Return kale to the skillet, toss everything together with shrimp and sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in chopped parsley just before serving.
  8. Assemble the Dinner Bowls: Spoon the cooked grain into bowls, top with the shrimp scampi and lemony kale mixture, and garnish with extra lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Cook shrimp quickly to avoid rubbery texture. Use both butter and olive oil for best flavor and to prevent burning garlic. Lightly sauté kale to keep it tender-crisp and vibrant green. White wine can be substituted with chicken broth or lemon juice with water. Warm the grain base before assembling for best flavor. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a skillet rather than microwave.

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