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Mediterranean Shrimp Skillet: Quick Flavorful One-Pan Dish

A quick and delicious Mediterranean shrimp skillet with lemon garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1 each lemon, juiced and zested
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
Optional Add-Ins
  • substitute scallops or chicken as protein switch
  • to taste bell peppers, zucchini, or olives for added veggie options
  • substitute chickpeas or tofu for a vegetarian option

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare your ingredients: peel and devein shrimp, mince garlic, halve tomatoes, zest and juice lemon, and chop parsley.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute.
  3. Add shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  4. Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until they soften and release juices.
  5. Incorporate spinach, lemon juice, and zest. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until spinach wilts.
  6. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve over rice or quinoa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste as you cook.

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