Garlic Butter Shrimp with Charred Tomatoes and Spinach
Ingredients
- 1 poundlarge shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1½ cupscherry tomatoes
- 4 cupsfresh spinach
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 3 tablespoonsbutter
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 1lemon
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoonsalt
- ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
Prep
- 01
Peel and devein 1 pound large shrimp if not pre-peeled.
- 02
Mince 4 cloves garlic.
Method
- 01
Zest the lemon and set aside. Cut the lemon in half for juicing later.
- 02
Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
- 03
Add the shrimp, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- 04
In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 05
Add the cherry tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until tomatoes begin to burst.
- 06
Stir in the spinach, remaining salt, and remaining pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until spinach wilts.
- 07
Return the shrimp to the skillet, squeeze juice from 1 lemon half over everything, and toss gently. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 08
Serve immediately, garnished with lemon zest and the remaining lemon half on the side.
Spice Tips
For a kick of heat, increase red pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon or add a pinch of cayenne. For freshness, finish with fresh parsley or basil stirred in at the end. A splash of white wine deglazes the pan beautifully if you have an opened bottle on hand.