BHA & BHT Free Garlic Shrimp Skillet

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time15 min

4.8

(29)

Bright, garlicky, and loaded with color, this one-pan shrimp dish is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks far more impressive than the effort it takes. Plump shrimp get a quick sear until perfectly pink and opaque, then come back together with jammy cherry tomatoes, wilted spinach, and golden sliced garlic in a light, lemony pan sauce. A pinch of turmeric and red pepper flakes add warmth and depth without overwhelming the fresh flavors. For anyone navigating preservative-free eating, packaged and processed foods can be a minefield — BHA and BHT show up in everything from cooking oils to seasoning blends. This recipe sidesteps all of that by relying entirely on whole, recognizable ingredients: fresh shrimp, extra-virgin olive oil, real garlic, and produce straight from the produce aisle. There's nothing shelf-stabilized or mystery-labeled in sight, just clean, honest cooking that happens to taste incredible. Finish it with a squeeze of lemon and a handful of fresh parsley, and dinner is genuinely done.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 ½ lb large shrimp (21–25 count), peeled and deveined, tails on or off
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 pint (10 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
3 cups baby spinach, loosely packed
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp ground turmeric

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then toss in a bowl with 1 tbsp of the olive oil, the salt, black pepper, and turmeric until evenly coated.
2
Heat the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until the undersides are pink and opaque. Flip with tongs and cook for 1 minute more, until the shrimp are pink and opaque throughout with no translucent gray at the center. Transfer to a plate.

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