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Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp and Spinach

Quick sautéed shrimp in garlic butter served over wilted spinach for a light, flavorful meal.

Normal 10 min prep 10 min cook Serves 2 Normal
Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp and Spinach

Ingredients

  • shrimp, peeled and deveined
    300 g 10.5 oz medium size
  • unsalted butter
    30 g 2 tbsp
  • garlic cloves, minced
    3 cloves 3 cloves
  • fresh spinach
    150 g 5.3 oz
  • lemon juice
    15 ml 1 tbsp
  • salt
    to taste to taste
  • black pepper
    to taste to taste
  • red pepper flakes
    a pinch a pinch optional

Method

  • 1
    Heat half the butter in a pan over medium heat.
  • 2
    Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
  • 3
    Remove shrimp, set aside.
  • 4
    Melt remaining butter, add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook 1 minute.
  • 5
    Add spinach, cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  • 6
    Return shrimp to pan, drizzle lemon juice, toss to combine.
  • 7
    Serve immediately.

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