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Lentil Stew with Shrimp

Lentil Stew with Shrimp
Prep Time BG 15

Prep Time

minutes

Cook Time BG 30

Cook Time

minutes

Total Time BG 45

Total Time

minutes

Serving BG 3

Serving

size

Recipe written and created by Concerned Cook.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked lentils
  • 1⁄2 cup sweet peppers (chopped)
  • 1⁄2 cup onion (chopped)
  • 1⁄2 cup carrot, diced
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1⁄2 tsp cumin
  • 1⁄4 tsp dried sage
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 6 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 12 oz raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

Preparation

  1.  Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and sweet peppers, cooking for 5–10 minutes until soft and slightly browned.
  2. Push the vegetables to the side of the pan. Add the shrimp seasoned with a sprinkle of salt. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until slightly charred. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Stir in cooked lentils with the vegetables, and season with smoked paprika, cumin, sage, salt, garlic powder, and parsley. Stir until all lentils are well-seasoned.
  4. Reduce heat to low-medium. Slowly add 1 cup of warm milk in small increments, stirring continuously and waiting for each addition to thicken before adding more.
  5. Once ready, add the shrimp to the pan and serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
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