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Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Wilted Spinach

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 450 g
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter 30 mL
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 cups baby spinach leaves 90 g
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill, for garnish 15 mL

Instructions
 

Prepare

  • Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté

  • Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
  • Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side , until pink and opaque.

Finish

  • Stir in lemon zest and juice, tossing to coat.
  • Add spinach and cook 1–2 minutes more, just until wilted.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning; garnish with parsley or dill.