Spinach Shrimp And Ricotta Tacos Food

RICOTTA-SPINACH TACOS

Steps:

• Combine the ricotta, cilantro and 1 clove garlic in a medium bowl and season with salt.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the onion and cook without stirring until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir and continue cooking until the onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the chiles, spinach (in batches) and cumin and cook, stirring, until the spinach begins to wilt. Add the remaining 2 cloves garlic and cook until the spinach is completely wilted, about 3 more minutes. Season with salt; transfer to a bowl and keep warm.
• Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap in a damp towel and microwave 1 to 2 minutes. Divide the spinach mixture among the tortillas, top with the ricotta mixture and a spoonful of salsa verde and fold. Serve with more salsa.
• Per serving: Calories 315; Fat 12 g (Saturated 5 g); Cholesterol 29 mg; Sodium 381 mg; Carbohydrate 43 g; Fiber 9 g; Protein 12 g

SPINACH, SHRIMP AND RICOTTA TACOS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine ricotta, cilantro, half the minced garlic, salt and pepper; set aside., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, 4-5 minutes. Add shrimp, green chiles and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Add spinach and remaining garlic; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink and spinach is wilted, 4-5 minutes., Serve shrimp mixture in tortillas with ricotta mixture, salsa and lime wedges.

PASTA & SHRIMP WITH RICOTTA CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Saute garlic and red pepper flakes in hot margarine in a 10" nonstick skillet for 2 minutes or until garlic is golden.
• Whisk in milk and ricotta until smooth.
• Add shrimp, peas, parsley, salt, nutmeg and Tabasco sauce.
• Cook over medium-low heat 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
• Stir in cheese.
• Meanwhile cook linguine in a large pot of boiling water following package directions.
• Drain and rinse quickly in hot water and transfer to a large bowl.
• Top pasta with the hot shrimp sauce and toss well to coat.
• Serve immediately.