Sautéed Shrimp with Spinach

🦐 Sautéed Shrimp with Spinach

Tender shrimp sautéed in garlic and olive oil, tossed with wilted spinach — ready in under 20 minutes!

📝 Ingredients:

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

4 cups fresh spinach, washed

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)

¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt & black pepper to taste

Juice of ½ lemon (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prep the Shrimp

Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

2. Sauté Garlic

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using); sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Cook the Shrimp

Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer.

Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate and set aside.

4. Wilt the Spinach

In the same pan, add butter (if using) and toss in the spinach.

Sauté for 1–2 minutes until just wilted. Season with a pinch of salt.

5. Combine and Finish

Return shrimp to the skillet.

Squeeze lemon juice over the top, stir everything gently, and remove from heat.

6. Serve Immediately

Delicious with rice, pasta, quinoa, or just as-is!

🌟 Tips:

Add cherry tomatoes or mushrooms for variety.

For extra flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine before wilting the spinach.

This dish is low-carb, keto-friendly, and great for meal prep!