Arugula, also known as salad or garden rocket, is one of the nutritious green-leafy vegetable of Mediterranean origin. It is a small, low growing annual herb featuring dandelion like succulent, elongated, lobular leaves with green-veins.
It belongs within the Brassicaceae family similar to mustard greens, cauliflower, kale…,etc., and has the scientific name: Eruca sativa.
Some of common names of garden rocket are rucola, rucoli, rugula, colewort, roquette, etc.
Arugula is high in Vitamins A, C, and K.
Try it in your salad for a very special and unusual treat!
Sauteed Shrimp with Arugula and Tomatoes
You can serve this quick saute over rice, or toss it with your favorite pasta.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 ounces wild or baby arugula (4 cups)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring often, until they blister, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook, stirring often, until almost opaque throughout, about 4 minutes. Add arugula, season with salt and pepper, and toss until wilted, 1 minute. Add lemon juice and toss to combine.