Creamed Spinach

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: I Love New York

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (29)

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Cook Time:
11 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 11 min
Total:: 21 min

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Ingredients

2 pounds fresh spinach, washed and tough stems removed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the spinach and cook for 2 minutes. Drain in a fine mesh strainer, pressing with a large spoon to release as much water as possible. Finely chop and set aside.

Melt the butter in medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, just until the liquid is released. Add the cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and cook until the cream is reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.

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MELISSA Eagle, ID 02-01-2010
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Delish!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I RARELY use frozen spinach, but was desparate for a side dish and had no fresh vegitables. Found this recipe, and as always... Emeril did not disappoint! It will be added to my recipe box as a delishous go to side dish. And (if it's possible) I bet it will be even better with fresh spinach!Read more
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Vicki Allen, TX 01-24-2010
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Quick, rich and good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I used frozen spinach (2 10-oz) and a little more cream. This was very good.
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MELISSA Hillsborough, NJ 01-16-2010
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In the repertoire forever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'll never buy frozen creamed spinach again! Perfect.
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Kristia Chula Vista, CA 10-12-2009
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Fantastic!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Thank you so much! This was fantastic - even my 16 month old was devouring it! I didn't have nutmeg on hand so just... substituted with some ground cinnamon and ground cloves. I too cheated with frozen spinach to start. Thanks again!!! (Also - it is great mixed into Rachel Ray's recipe here on Food Network - chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, feta and spinach in phyllo cups - yum!)Read more
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Jenny Redmond, WA 09-30-2009
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Very tasty veggie side dish!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used shallots the first time I made this recipe and organic yellow onions the second time; both times it was delicious! I... think shallots gave the recipe a slightly more complex and satisfying taste for me. Instead of normal spinach that needed the stems to be trimmed, I used 1.5 lbs of organic baby spinach. Overall, I really enjoy this recipe.Read more
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Kim Cicero, IL 08-26-2009
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Awesome!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was looking for a good spinach side dish and I think this is going to be one of my favorites! Very easy to make and tastes... delicious. I did put nutmeg in it, but not as much as it calls for and it was awesome! Thumbs up Emeril!Read more