Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Spinach and Lemon Zest

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

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Quick sauté of tender shrimp with fragrant garlic, wilted spinach, and bright lemon zest makes a fresh and light Whole30 seafood dish perfect for weeknights. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 13 minutes, pairs raw 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 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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: 8 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined raw shrimp
6 cups, loosely packed fresh spinach
4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp, finely grated lemon zest
1 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined raw shrimp to the skillet, season with 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Step 3: Add 6 cups loosely packed fresh spinach to the skillet and toss with shrimp, cooking for 1-2 minutes until spinach wilts.
Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest and 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice. Serve immediately.