Quick Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes

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A fast and light skillet dish where juicy shrimp are cooked with fresh garlic, tender spinach, and sweet cherry tomatoes in under 15 minutes. This mediterranean-inspired seafood (low carb) ready in about 15 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Thinly slice 3 garlic cloves and add to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet, sprinkle 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes over the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes and 4 cups fresh baby spinach to the skillet. Stir gently and cook for another 2 minutes until spinach wilts and tomatoes soften.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Quick Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes take to make?

Total time is about 15 minutes (5 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 Quick Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes?

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 Quick Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes?

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 Quick Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes 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.

Is Quick Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes low carb?

Yes — this recipe is tagged low carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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