Description
A delicious and creamy shrimp dish with garlic and spinach, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine, allowing everything to heat through for another 2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk.
- Add cooked pasta or rice to the dish for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg