Quick Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Spinach and Chili Flakes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

A fast and flavorful skillet dish featuring tender shrimp, vibrant spinach, and a hint of chili heat. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 12 minutes, pairs large shrimp, fresh spinach, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 5 oz, washed and trimmed fresh spinach
• 4 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring until shrimp edges turn pink.
3. Step 3: Flip the shrimp and add 5 oz fresh spinach to the skillet. Sauté everything together for another 2 minutes until spinach wilts and shrimp are opaque.
4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and drizzle with 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice. Toss gently and serve immediately.