Spinach and shrimps stir-fry

  Spinach and shrimps stir-fry is very easy to prepare

and pairs so well with rice and meat dishes. 

spinach shrimps stir fry

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

Ingredients for Stir-fried Vegetables & Prawn, nigerian food tv

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.

See also  Dun Dun (fried yam slices/yam fries)

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.

Spinach and shrimps stir-fry , nigerian food tv, nigerian food recipes

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.

Vegetable & Prawn Stir-Fry For Jollof Rice, nigerian food tv, nigerian food recipes

Prepared with ugwu

Updated with new picture and edited post

spinach shrimps stir fry

Prepared with spinach

Spinach and shrimps stir-fry

Spinach and shrimps stir-fry

Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
See also  Abak Atama Soup

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

    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 . Chop the onions  and pepper and set aside.
    3. 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.
    4. 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 Riceboiled White Rice and  Plantains.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 291Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 1116mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 7gSugar: 4gProtein: 18g

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28 Comments

  1. Anonymous
    September 6, 2015 / 9:38 am

    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

    • Nky Lily Lete
      September 13, 2015 / 12:52 pm

      Thanks for your feedback Peejay 🙂

  2. Linda
    May 17, 2015 / 7:51 am

    Hi Nky,I love your blog. Can I use this with sweet potatoe aswell?

    • Nky Lily Lete
      May 24, 2015 / 3:31 pm

      o yes, you can 🙂

  3. Nguper M. Tertsua
    February 19, 2015 / 1:44 pm

    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.

  4. Anonymous
    February 6, 2015 / 5:09 pm

    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?.

    • Nky Lily Lete
      February 9, 2015 / 10:11 am

      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 🙂

  5. chinonso enimola
    January 23, 2015 / 9:41 am

    Nice and trying this tonite will eat mine with Moi Moi hmmmmmmm

    • Nky Lily Lete
      January 23, 2015 / 11:03 am

      It is yummy yummy with moi moi. I can't wait to see your pics 🙂

  6. Anonymous
    July 22, 2014 / 12:26 pm

    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

    • Nky Lily Lete
      August 5, 2014 / 4:32 pm

      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 🙂

  7. Anonymous
    July 10, 2014 / 3:39 pm

    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

    • Nky Lily Lete
      July 16, 2014 / 1:33 pm

      Thanks dear, sure I will 🙂

  8. blessing uju
    June 18, 2014 / 11:53 am

    One word for this recipe amazing, I will not miss out on this will sure try it out tomorrow. Thanks Nky

    • Nky Lily Lete
      June 27, 2014 / 10:15 am

      You're welcome Uju, I'll be expecting your feedback 🙂

  9. Web Hosting Nigeria
    June 16, 2014 / 12:59 pm

    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.

    • Nky Lily Lete
      June 17, 2014 / 7:55 am

      Lol,,if you burn boiled eggs then you need serious cooking intervention :)..Thanks for stopping by dearie 🙂

  10. chinonso kelvin
    June 16, 2014 / 11:10 am

    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

    • Nky Lily Lete
      June 17, 2014 / 7:53 am

      Hi Chinonso, you have to use a fondant smoother to get it smooth all over 🙂

  11. Anonymous
    June 12, 2014 / 12:04 pm

    Hamzat Moyosore! Woooow this great ma, thumbs up for You. Ma you didn't give me feedback on cocktail n chap man. Thnks.

    • Nky Lily Lete
      June 13, 2014 / 9:41 am

      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.

  12. Anonymous
    June 11, 2014 / 1:39 pm

    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.

    • Nky Lily Lete
      June 13, 2014 / 9:24 am

      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 🙂

  13. Anonymous
    June 11, 2014 / 1:35 pm

    You rock ma, keep them coming.

    • Nky Lily Lete
      June 13, 2014 / 9:09 am

      thanks , and I will 🙂

  14. Olufunke Agbaje
    June 11, 2014 / 12:58 pm

    This looks delicious, I'm trying it tonight,thanks Nky luv.

    • Nky Lily Lete
      June 13, 2014 / 9:08 am

      Thanks Funke 🙂