Breastfeeding Friendly Garlic Shrimp Skillet
Shrimp is one of the best proteins you can reach for when you're nursing — it's lean, quick-cooking, and packed with iodine and selenium, two nutrients that matter a lot during breastfeeding. This skillet leans into that with a lineup of genuinely nourishing ingredients: olive oil for healthy fats, baby spinach for iron and folate, cherry tomatoes bursting with vitamin C, and a pinch of turmeric that adds a subtle warmth along with its well-known anti-inflammatory reputation. Six cloves of garlic and a hit of lemon juice pull everything together into a sauce that tastes like it took far longer than it actually did. The whole thing comes together in one pan, which is a genuine blessing when you're running on interrupted sleep and limited hands. A little fresh parsley on top and a squeeze of lemon at the table make it feel bright and restaurant-worthy without any extra effort. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that feels like you're actually taking care of yourself — because you are.
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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)
Can be omittedfresh parsley
- 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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