Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Spinach

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

Plump shrimp sautéed in a zesty lemon-garlic butter sauce and wilted with fresh spinach for a bright, protein-packed dish. This american-inspired seafood (high protein) ready in about 25 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 4, 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
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1, zested and juiced lemon
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 1 lb peeled shrimp with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves to skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup white wine and 1 lemon, juiced, then add lemon zest. Simmer for 2 minutes until liquid reduces by half.
5. Step 5: Add 4 cups fresh spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted. Return shrimp to skillet and toss to coat. Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and cook for 1 minute until melted and combined.