One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp with Spinach

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

Quick-cooking shrimp sautéed in garlic butter and white wine, finished with fresh spinach for a vibrant, protein-packed meal. This one-pot recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs shrimp, butter, 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

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Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.