Pistachio Free Garlic Shrimp Skillet

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time15 min

4.8

(29)

Weeknight dinners don't get much more satisfying than a sizzling skillet packed with plump, golden-edged shrimp, jammy cherry tomatoes, and wilted spinach. The shrimp get a quick toss in olive oil, turmeric, and black pepper before hitting a screaming-hot pan, which means they develop a beautiful sear in just a couple of minutes. Thinly sliced garlic goes in next, turning fragrant and just barely golden before the tomatoes collapse into a bright, saucy base that ties everything together. A handful of baby spinach wilts right into the pan, adding color and freshness without any extra effort. A squeeze of lemon at the end lifts the whole dish and keeps it tasting light despite how deeply savory it is. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just clean, bold flavors you can feel good about. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and an extra wedge 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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