One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp with Spinach
Quick-cooking shrimp sautéed in garlic butter and white wine, finished with fresh spinach for a vibrant, protein-packed meal. This seafood-inspired one pot ready in about 22 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, butter, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2, juice lemon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp butter and swirl to coat the pan. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Step 2: Add 12 oz shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Step 3: Pour 1/4 cup dry white wine into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes until the liquid reduces by half.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 cups fresh spinach, 1/2 lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until spinach wilts completely.
- Step 5: Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for 1 additional minute. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp with Spinach take to make?
Total time is about 22 minutes (10 min prep + 12 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 One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp with Spinach?
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 peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp with Spinach?
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 One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp with Spinach for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp with Spinach?
Seafood one pot 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made exactly as written. Wouldn't change a thing.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
