Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Spinach and Feta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-15 · Updated 2026-06-15

A quick and flavorful shrimp dish sautéed with garlic and spinach, finished with crumbled feta for a tangy keto meal. This keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs large shrimp, fresh baby spinach, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 5 cups fresh baby spinach
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 5 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp, season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
4. Step 4: Add 5 cups fresh baby spinach to the skillet, stirring continuously until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese; toss gently to combine and serve immediately.