Spinach and shrimps stir-fry is very easy to prepare
and pairs so well with rice and meat dishes.
| Spinach and shrimps stir-fry served with boiled rice |
Spinach and shrimps stir-fry is the way to go, if you’re looking for a healthy accompaniment for a classic meal, such as Jollof Rice, boiled White Rice, Plantains and the lots.
It can also be served alone as a light meal,it’s so easy to prepare and tastes really good. Enjoy!
**Watch video on how to prepare this meal **
Ingredients for Spinach and shrimps stir-fry
- 1 small bunch Ugwu(fluted pumpkin leaves) or Spinach or Kale or Green amaranth
- A handful fresh prawns (cleaned)
- 1 large Onion
- 1 spoonful ground Crayfish(optional)
- 1 tablespoonful Vegetable Oil
- Fresh pepper to taste(chilli pepper or habanero(atarodo)
- 1 seasoning cube or 1 teaspoon seasoning powder
Preparation
1. If the prawns aren’t cleaned yet, remove the shell, break off the heads and tails and discard, then peel off the black vein at the back of the prawn, rinse the prawn meat in salted water. And set aside.
2. Wash and slice the vegetables and set aside.
3. Chop the onions and pepper and set aside.
4. Place the oil into a pot, add the chopped onions, pepper , ground crayfish and fresh prawns. Stir fry for a 10 seconds. Tip: the ground crayfish is optional but it gives the mix a sweet aroma and irresistible taste.
Ugwu and shrimps stir-fry served with Jollof Rice
5. Add the sliced vegetable and seasoning powder, and stir fry for about 2 minutes or until the vegetable is cooked.
Tip: you can add a little salt if you want to, but remember that the seasoning cube has salt in it, so that you don’t overdo it it.
Serve and enjoy. Spinach and shrimps stir-fry can be served as an accompaniment for Jollof Rice, boiled White Rice and Plantains.
Prepared with ugwu
Updated with new picture and edited post
Prepared with spinach
Spinach and shrimps stir-fry
Ingredients
- 1 small bunch Spinach or Kale or Green amaranth or Ugwu(fluted pumpkin leaves)
- A handful fresh shrimps/prawns (cleaned)
- 1 large Onion
- 1 spoonful ground Crayfish(optional)
- 1 tablespoonful Vegetable Oil
- Fresh pepper to taste(chilli pepper or habanero(atarodo)
- 1 seasoning cube or 1 teaspoon seasoning powder
Instructions
- If the prawns aren’t cleaned yet, remove the shell, break off the heads and tails and discard, then peel off the black vein at the back of the prawn, rinse the prawn meat in salted water. And set aside.
- Wash and slice the vegetables and set aside . Chop the onions and pepper and set aside.
- Place the oil into a pot, add the chopped onions, pepper , ground crayfish and fresh prawns. Stir fry for a 10 seconds. Tip: the ground crayfish is optional but it gives the mix a sweet aroma and irresistible taste.
- Add the sliced vegetable and seasoning powder, and stir fry for about 2 minutes or until the vegetable is cooked.Tip: you can add a little salt if you want to, but remember that the seasoning cube has salt in it, so that you don’t overdo it it.
Serve and enjoy. Spinach and shrimp stir-fry can be served as an accompaniment for Jollof Rice, boiled White Rice and Plantains.
Notes
Tip: the ground crayfish is optional but it gives the mix a sweet aroma and irresistible taste.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 291Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 1116mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 7gSugar: 4gProtein: 18g
U ar a life saver Nky,so tired of our regular rice, beans and yam, my family will sure enjoy meal times more. Tanks.Peejay
Thanks for your feedback Peejay 🙂
Hi Nky,I love your blog. Can I use this with sweet potatoe aswell?
o yes, you can 🙂
Hello Nky, thank you for this recipe. Please can you recommend more meatless recipes for Lent/Good Friday. I really appreciate your website, it has helped me improve on my cooking. God bless you.
Hi dear, here are some I already have on the website,But also be aware that most meaty recipes can also be substituted for fish https://www.nigerianfoodtv.com/2014/04/nigerian-food-recipes-for-good-friday.htmll
Hi, your recipes are mouth watering. I will definitely try them out soon. Am in my early pregnancy stage so am really not eating. So watch out for feedbacks and pics when I start eating as I love to cook. Are there any food recipe u can share that boost appetite?.
Congrats on the baby :)Don't worry about boosting your appetite now, you would see how fast your appetite will come back after the first trimester, but you can also try ripe pawpaw(that's my go-to fruit when pregnant). I'll be expecting the feedbacks and pics. Wishing you a safe delivery too 🙂
Nice and trying this tonite will eat mine with Moi Moi hmmmmmmm
It is yummy yummy with moi moi. I can't wait to see your pics 🙂
am a newbie here.came across ur blog through google and i v been glued. well donePls how do i achieve this mouldI mean how can i make my rice to come out like a mould jst as u v hereDoes it require a special kind of plateHv tried it severally but it al scatterd.pls help a sis
Welcome to the website hun.To get this shape, all you need is a deep round bowl. Press down the rice and let it stay for few seconds to get the shape of the bowl, then turn over unto a flat plate. That's all dearie 🙂
i really like your site n am enjoying every beat of the recipe. i have tried out some n they came out so well. pls could you other tribe recipe. thnx
Thanks dear, sure I will 🙂
One word for this recipe amazing, I will not miss out on this will sure try it out tomorrow. Thanks Nky
You're welcome Uju, I'll be expecting your feedback 🙂
I'm not great at cooking, but looking at this, I'm sold. My cooking is either to salty or under salt, and I'm always burning my cooking as well. I'm still trying to learn to cook and stop burning the boiled eggs…Thanks for a great article.
Lol,,if you burn boiled eggs then you need serious cooking intervention :)..Thanks for stopping by dearie 🙂
Please i'll like to know how you can cover your cake without having extra shapes?bcos wen i try to cover mine i have some compacted parts. i have to start trimming and smoothing. thanks
Hi Chinonso, you have to use a fondant smoother to get it smooth all over 🙂
Hamzat Moyosore! Woooow this great ma, thumbs up for You. Ma you didn't give me feedback on cocktail n chap man. Thnks.
Hi Hamzat, I've been busy with work, as for the chapman and cocktail. Cocktail is a drink made with alcohol and fruit juice. Chapman is the Nigerian cocktail, but if your customer are requesting for other type of cocktails, you can do a google search for easy cocktail recipes and choose one that you can make. Try it using a small quantity and then you'll know the measurement to use for 100 people or more.
Saw it now on facebook, I'm happy to see that I'm not the only one who enjoys frying ground crayfish. chai that taste eh is irresistible. I'm going to try this one, would be great for sunday rice.
Yes dear, I love the distinct taste and aroma of th ground crayfish when stir fried. Do let me know how it turns out, have a lovely weekend 🙂
You rock ma, keep them coming.
thanks , and I will 🙂
This looks delicious, I'm trying it tonight,thanks Nky luv.
Thanks Funke 🙂