Cinnamon Free Garlic Shrimp Skillet

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time15 min

4.8

(29)

Bright, garlicky, and loaded with color, this shrimp skillet is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks like you tried way harder than you actually did. Juicy cherry tomatoes burst into a light pan sauce, wilted spinach adds a pop of green, and a squeeze of fresh lemon ties everything together with just the right amount of brightness. A pinch of turmeric gives the shrimp a warm, golden hue without leaning on any of the sweet, spicy blends that so often sneak cinnamon into otherwise savory dishes. That makes this recipe a genuinely safe and satisfying option for anyone navigating a sensitivity to that particular spice — no label-reading required, because every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. The technique is simple but smart: sear the shrimp fast, build the sauce in the same pan, and bring it all back together at the end so nothing overcooks. Serve it straight from the skillet with crusty bread or over rice to soak up every drop of that tomato-garlic pan sauce.

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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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