Description
Skillet Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Spinach is the perfect weeknight meal, bringing together succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh spinach and a zesty kick of lemon. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also visually stunning, making it ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a comforting dinner at home. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Thaw and pat dry the shrimp if using frozen.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbling. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Stir in fresh spinach and lemon juice until spinach wilts down.
- Toss everything gently to combine flavors. Serve hot over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg