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Flavorful Galentines Charcuterie Nourish Bowl with Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe

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A comforting yet bright nourish bowl featuring garlicky shrimp scampi paired with fresh veggies, creamy cheeses, and crunchy nuts, perfect for Galentine’s Day or casual brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (wild-caught if possible)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup cucumber, sliced
  • ¼ cup pickled red onions or pickled veggies
  • ¼ cup mixed olives, pitted and sliced
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese
  • ¼ cup roasted nuts or seeds (toasted almonds or pumpkin seeds)
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze or reduction (optional)
  • Fresh basil leaves or microgreens for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the shrimp. Chop garlic, parsley, and slice veggies. Halve cherry tomatoes and slice avocado just before assembling.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Place shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes on one side without moving.
  4. Flip shrimp, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, spooning sauce over shrimp until pink and opaque.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in chopped parsley, and set shrimp aside to rest.
  6. Arrange mixed greens as a base in serving bowls or a large platter. Place cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, pickled onions, olives, nuts, and avocado slices around the bowl.
  7. Sprinkle crumbled feta or goat cheese over the veggies.
  8. Spoon warm shrimp and garlic butter sauce over the bowl. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze if using.
  9. Garnish with fresh basil or microgreens and serve immediately while shrimp is warm and veggies are crisp.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp to ensure proper searing. Use fresh garlic and add it just before shrimp to avoid burning. Warm serving bowls to keep shrimp warm longer. Toast nuts or seeds briefly for extra crunch and aroma. Substitute coconut oil or vegan butter for dairy-free option. Omit cheese or use vegan cheese for dairy-free. Naturally gluten-free; add quinoa or gluten-free crackers for heartier bowl.

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