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One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Spinach

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A quick and flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender shrimp, wilted spinach, and a garlicky lemon sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

6 medium cloves garlic, sliced, divided

1 pound spinach

1/4 teaspoon salt plus 1/8 teaspoon, divided

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 pound shrimp (21-30 count), peeled and deveined

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add half of the sliced garlic and sauté until it just starts to brown, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Add the spinach and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Toss to coat in the oil and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is mostly wilted, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice, and transfer the spinach to a bowl. Keep warm.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the same pot. Add the rest of the garlic and cook until it begins to brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Add the shrimp, crushed red pepper, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the shrimp are just opaque and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. Serve the shrimp over the spinach and sprinkle with chopped parsley and lemon zest.

Notes

Use fresh garlic for the best flavor, but garlic powder can be used in a pinch.

Do not overcook the shrimp—they should be opaque and slightly curled.

Can be served over grains or pasta for a more filling meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

To reheat, warm gently on the stove or in the microwave in short intervals.

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