Ah, Shrimp and Spinach 🍤🥬—quick, flavorful, and super versatile. This is a simple garlic butter version that works as a light main or over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Garlic Shrimp and Spinach
Servings: 2–3
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4–5 cups fresh spinach
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Optional: grated Parmesan or a splash of cream
Instructions
- Cook shrimp
- Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté garlic & spinach
- In the same skillet, add garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add spinach and cook until just wilted (1–2 minutes).
- Combine
- Return shrimp to the pan.
- Squeeze lemon juice over everything and toss gently.
- Serve
- Serve immediately. Optional: sprinkle with Parmesan or add a splash of cream for richness.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Creamy version: Add 1/4 cup heavy cream or cream cheese at the end.
- Pasta meal: Toss with cooked linguine or penne.
- Low-carb: Serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
- Extra flavor: Add sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms.
If you want, I can give you a one-pan creamy shrimp & spinach pasta or a lemon garlic shrimp & spinach rice bowl next.
