Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Spinach and White Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Quick sautéed shrimp infused with garlic, tossed with tender spinach and creamy white beans for a light, flavorful dish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1 cup canned white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp 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. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp, season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
3. Step 3: Stir in 4 cups fresh baby spinach and 1 cup drained white beans, cooking for 2 more minutes until spinach wilts.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest for brightness before serving.