Petite Filet and Shrimp

Number of Servings: 
4
Ingredients: 
4 - U/15 Ocean Garden® Shrimp peeled and deveined
4 - 4 ounce medallion fillet mignon
3 - ounces cleaned spinach leaves
10 - ounces flavored mashed potatoes (prepared, preferably gorgonzola flavor)
8 - ounces prepared demi-glaze
Salt and pepper to taste
2 - ounces olive oil
1 - ounce of your favorite grilling marinade
1 - clove garlic minced
Instructions: 

Marinate shrimp for minimum of 1 hour and grill on both sides about 1 ½ minutes per side and keep warm. Season filets with salt and pepper and sear over high heat in 1 ounce oil to desired doneness and keep warm. Place remaining oil in a sauté pan with garlic and heat slowly until garlic is lightly toasted, add spinach until wilted, remove from pan and drain.

To serve: Divide mashed potatoes on to 4 plates, place spinach onto mashed potatoes, place filet medallions on spinach, top each filet with a grilled shrimp and spoon heated demi-glaze around filets and serve.

Source:

Ocean Garden Products, Inc. and Chef Lou Imbesi, Catelli Ristorante, Voorhees, NJ

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  • I am finally convinced that the cholesterol found in shrimp isn’t going to raise my blood cholesterol and may actually decrease my risk of heart disease.  Are there any other nutrients found in shrimp that can make me healthier?
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    Ralph C.

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We already know that shrimp is low in fat and calories. But if you are concerned about cholesterol, there is good news. You do not have to give up shrimp! Research shows and dietitians concur that the high percentage of "good fats" in shrimp reduces the impact of cholesterol. So enjoy shrimp as part of a balanced - and delicious - diet.