Chicken Free Garlic Shrimp Skillet

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time15 min

4.8

(29)

This skillet is everything a weeknight dinner should be — fast, bold, and packed with flavor from start to finish. Plump shrimp get a quick sear in olive oil with a touch of turmeric and black pepper before being tossed back into a pan full of jammy cherry tomatoes, wilted spinach, and golden sliced garlic. The lemon juice at the end ties it all together with a bright, clean finish that makes the whole dish taste like it came from a restaurant. Every single ingredient here is straightforwardly seafood-based, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden poultry products sneaking into your meal. The cherry tomatoes break down just enough to create a light, saucy base that clings to the shrimp without needing any extra thickening. A handful of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon on the plate make it look as good as it tastes. Whether you're serving it over rice, with crusty bread, or straight from the pan, this one is going to earn a permanent spot in your rotation.

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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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