Garlic Shrimp and Spinach with Lemon Butter
Ingredients
- 1 poundshrimp (large, peeled and deveined)
- 6 ouncesfresh spinach
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 3 tablespoonbutter
- 1lemon
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- ¼ teaspoonsalt
- ⅛ teaspoonblack pepper
- ⅛ teaspoonred pepper flakes
Prep
- 01
Mince 4 cloves garlic.
- 02
Cut 1 lemon in half.
Method
- 01
Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams.
- 02
Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes without stirring. Season with salt and pepper, then flip and cook for 2 more minutes until just opaque. Transfer to a plate.
- 03
Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the pan, then add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 04
Add spinach in two batches, stirring until wilted, about 2 minutes total.
- 05
Return shrimp to the pan. Squeeze the juice of the lemon over everything and toss gently to combine. Cook for 1 minute. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- 06
Serve immediately in bowls or over pasta.
Spice Tips
For deeper heat, increase red pepper flakes to 1/4 teaspoon or add a pinch of cayenne. For herbaceous notes, finish with a handful of fresh parsley or basil just before serving.