Chile Garlic Spinach Recipes

SEAFOOD SKEWERS ON A BED OF CHILE-GARLIC SPINACH

Steps:

• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and heat the broiler.
• Thread the shrimp, fish and scallops onto 4 metal skewers, alternating them. Drizzle with EVOO to coat and sprinkle with a little sea salt and pepper. Broil, turning occasionally, until firm and opaque, 7 to 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons EVOO in a large saucepot over medium heat. Add the garlic and chile pepper and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the spinach, a few handfuls at a time, and cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper and a little nutmeg.
• Arrange the spinach on a serving platter. Top with the seafood skewers and douse the spinach and seafood with the lemon juice.

GARLIC CHILLI SPINACH

Steps:

• In a lidded frying pan, heat the olive oil over a low heat, add the garlic and chilli and cook until softened - about 30 seconds.
• Tip in the spinach. Season and cover until the spinach has wilted. Drain off any liquid and toss the spinach in more olive oil and a splash of lemon juice. Serve straight away.

GARLIC SAUTEED SPINACH

Steps:

• Rinse the spinach well in cold water to make sure it's very clean. Spin it dry in a salad spinner, leaving just a little water clinging to the leaves.
• In a very large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and saute the garlic over medium heat for about 1 minute, but not until it's browned. Add all the spinach, the salt, and pepper to the pot, toss it with the garlic and oil, cover the pot, and cook it for 2 minutes. Uncover the pot, turn the heat on high, and cook the spinach for another minute, stirring with a wooden spoon, until all the spinach is wilted. Using a slotted spoon, lift the spinach to a serving bowl and top with the butter, a squeeze of lemon, and a sprinkling of sea or kosher salt. Serve hot.

GREEN CHILE SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a shallow 1-quart baking dish and set aside.
• In a medium mixing bowl, toss together the chilies, spinach, pepper jack and Parmesan cheeses. In another bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients and then fold into the chile and cheese mixture until well combined.
• Transfer to a prepared baking dish and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until bubbling and starting to brown. If the dip is bubbling and not browning, place under the broiler for a couple minutes.
• Serve warm with tortilla chips.