Emerald dip & shamrock shrimp

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsSpinach, stems removed, or
10ouncesPackage Spinach
2Green Onions and Tops,
Sliced
½cupPacked Parsley Sprigs
½teaspoonDried Dill Weel
½cupPlain Nonfat Yogurt
½cupNonfat Sour Cream
¼cupNonfat Mayonnaise Dressing
1teaspoonAnchovy Paste
teaspoonGround Nutmeg
teaspoonSalt
1pinchGround White Pepper
3tablespoonsFresh Lemon Juice
1cupParsley Sprigs
1cupWater
2tablespoonsFresh Lemon Juice
1Clove Garlic, halved
1teaspoonDried Tarragon Leaves
teaspoonCinnamon
teaspoonSalt
1poundsLarge Shrimp, in shells
Vegetable Cooking Spray
2cupsBroccoli Florets
4ouncesSnow Peas
2Green Peppers, cut into
Rings or strips
1mediumZucchini, cut into spears or
Sliced

Directions

DIP

SHRIMP

CRUDITES

Dip: In a large pot, place spinach with water that clings from washing. Cook covered over mdium heat until completely wilted, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and rinse immediately under cold water. Place spinach in strainer and press to extract as much liquid as possible.

In a food processor, place spinach with green onions, parsley and dill weed; process to puree. Add remaining dip ingredients except lemon juice; process until smooth. Stir in lemon juice to taste.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Shrimp: In a blender, process all ingredients except shrimp and cooking spray until smooth. Let mixture stand in blender contantainer 5 minutes, or until green part rises to top, leaving water below.Shell shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired. In a baking dish, arrange shrimp in a single layer; spray ightly with cooking spray, tossing to coat. Spoon parsley mixture evenly over shrimp, discarding water at bottom of container. Turn shrimp to coat with parsley mixture. Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add ¼ of the shrimp and saute, turning over once, just until opaque in center, 1-2 minutes. (Be careful not to overcook.) Remove shrimp to plate. Wipe out skillet and repeat with remaining shrimp in three batches. Serve shrimp warm, room temperature or cold; refrigerate if not serving within one hour.

Serve shrimp and dip with crudites arranged on a platter.

Per Serving: Shrimp: Calories: 85, Protein: 13g, Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 90mg, Fiber: 2g, Sodium: 133mg. Dip: Calories: 45, Protein: 3g, Carbohydrate: 8g, Fat: .5g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Fiber: 1g, Sodium: 207mg.

Source: Medford Mail Tribune, March 1994 Typed by Katherine Smith Cyberealm BBS and home of Kook-Net, Watertown, NY 315-786-1120