Enjoy this flavorful and healthy sautéed shrimp with spinach dish, perfect for a light dinner or lunch. Packed with protein from shrimp and the nutrients of fresh spinach, this dish comes together in just 20 minutes!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 ½ teaspoons granulated garlic powder
- 20 thawed shrimp (frozen or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or as needed)
Instructions:
Step 1:
In a large bowl, toss spinach with granulated garlic powder until evenly coated.
Step 2:
In another bowl, season thawed shrimp with ground black pepper, tossing to coat.
Step 3:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté until bright pink and opaque, about 5 minutes.
Step 4:
Add spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 1 minute.
Cook’s Tip:
Thaw frozen shrimp by leaving them out for 20-30 minutes before cooking.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 152
- Fat: 8g (Saturated Fat: 1g)
- Cholesterol: 152mg
- Sodium: 194mg
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Iron: 19%
This dish is perfect for anyone looking for a nutritious, easy-to-make recipe packed with essential nutrients from both shrimp and spinach.