High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Garlic Shrimp Skillet
This one-pan shrimp dinner is the kind of weeknight meal that looks and tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Juicy, perfectly seared shrimp get tossed with golden garlic, burst cherry tomatoes, and wilted baby spinach in a bright, lemony pan sauce that comes together in minutes. Every single ingredient here is whole and real — olive oil, fresh garlic, actual tomatoes — so there's no sneaky sweetener hiding in a sauce packet or a seasoning blend. That matters more than people realize, since high fructose corn syrup has a way of turning up in bottled marinades, store-bought seasonings, and pre-made skillet kits that seem perfectly innocent. A pinch of turmeric adds a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden hue without complicating the flavor profile at all. The lemon juice at the finish ties everything together and keeps the dish tasting clean and vibrant rather than heavy. Serve it straight from the skillet with a few extra lemon wedges and you've got a genuinely satisfying dinner that doesn't require a single label check.
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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)
- 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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