Creamed Spinach with Crispy Shallots

Name: Creamed Spinach with Crispy Shallots
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters all-purpose flour; 3 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 6 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pinch Pinch freshly grated nutmeg; 2 larges shallots, thinly sliced; 1 kilograms fresh spinach, large stems removed; 3 Tbsps unsalted butter; 6 servings Vegetable oil, for frying; 532 milliliters whole milk, heated

Creamed Spinach with Crispy Shallots might be just the side dish you are searching for. This vegetarian recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains approximately 11g of protein, 11g of fat, and a total of 229 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 25 minutes. A mixture of flour, vegetable oil, kosher salt and pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful.

Instructions

To prepare the shallots: Fill a deep saucepan with about 2 inches of vegetable oil.

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Vegetable Oil

Shallot

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Sauce Pan

Heat over medium heat until a deep-fat thermometer reads 360 degrees. (Alternatively, use an electric deep-fat fryer). Toss the shallots with the flour in a large bowl, to coat.

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Shallot

All Purpose Flour

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Kitchen Thermometer

Bowl

Transfer to a strainer and shake to remove the excess flour.

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All Purpose Flour

Shake

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Sieve

Add the shallots to the hot oil and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes.

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Shallot

Cooking Oil

Remove the shallots with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Shallot

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Paper Towels

Wash the spinach in several changes of cold water.

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Spinach

Water

Drain in a colander and pile into a large non-reactive pot.

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Colander

Pot

Place the pot over medium heat and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 3 minutes. (The spinach will steam and cook in the water clinging to its leaves.)

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Spinach

Water

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Pot

Drain and rinse under cold running water. Use your hands to squeeze out the water.

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Water

Transfer to a work surface and coarsely chop. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

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Butter

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Sauce Pan

Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

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All Purpose Flour

Pour in the milk, whisking constantly, and increase the heat to medium-high. Bring to a simmer, stirring often, and cook until thick and smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir in the spinach just before serving and warm through under low heat, about 3 minutes.

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Spinach

Nutmeg