Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Sautéed Spinach and White Wine
Succulent shrimp sautéed in lemony garlic butter, served over tender spinach wilted in white wine for a light and flavorful seafood dish. This mediterranean-inspired seafood ready in about 20 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, olive oil, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 270 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 5 cups, washed baby spinach
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped for garnish fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering; add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink and opaque.
- Step 2: Flip shrimp and add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; sauté for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant.
- Step 3: Pour in 1/4 cup dry white wine and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; cook for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly reduces.
- Step 4: Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 5 cups baby spinach; sauté over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted.
- Step 5: Return shrimp to the skillet and toss with spinach and sauce; heat through for 1 minute.
- Step 6: Serve immediately garnished with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Sautéed Spinach and White Wine take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Sautéed Spinach and White Wine?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Sautéed Spinach and White Wine?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Sautéed Spinach and White Wine for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Sautéed Spinach and White Wine?
Mediterranean seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
