Oats Free Garlic Shrimp Skillet

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time15 min

4.8

(29)

Bright, garlicky, and loaded with juicy cherry tomatoes and wilted spinach, this shrimp skillet is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks far more impressive than the effort it requires. Every ingredient here is naturally free of oats and oat-derived additives — no grains, no fillers, no thickeners hiding in the sauce — just clean, whole-food flavors cooked fast in a single pan. The shrimp get a quick sear until perfectly pink and opaque, then come back together with a punchy tomato-garlic base that's been brightened with fresh lemon juice and a whisper of turmeric. That golden spice adds a subtle warmth and a gorgeous color without overpowering the seafood. It's the kind of dish that works equally well for a casual Tuesday or when you want to put something genuinely beautiful on the table for guests. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon, and dinner is 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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