Quick Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp with Spinach

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Tender shrimp cooked in garlic butter with fresh spinach for a quick, satisfying seafood dish perfect for busy nights. This seafood recipe (low carb), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs large shrimp, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 International cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and foaming.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not brown.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque with slightly crispy edges.
  4. Step 4: Add 4 cups fresh spinach to the skillet and stir gently until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Season with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp lemon zest, tossing to combine flavors. Serve immediately with crusty bread or over rice.

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