Creamy Garlic Shrimp and Spinach
This creamy garlic shrimp and spinach dish is a delightful blend of succulent shrimp, fresh spinach, and a rich garlic cream sauce. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss to coat in the creamy sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and well combined.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for a burst of freshness.
Nutrition
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg