Go Back
A collection of food recipes that are fast and easy to make

Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Spinach

This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp cooked with garlic, red pepper flakes, and fresh spinach, finished with a bright squeeze of lemon.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 5 oz fresh spinach
  • 0.25 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the spinach and broth to the skillet; cook and stir until the spinach wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from heat, then stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste; serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a splash of white wine with the broth. Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.