Red Meat Allergy Friendly Garlic Shrimp Skillet
Shrimp cooked in a hot skillet with golden garlic, burst cherry tomatoes, and wilted spinach is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks far more impressive than the effort it takes. The whole thing comes together in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying your meal. For anyone navigating a red meat allergy, seafood-based dishes like this one are a natural go-to — and this skillet delivers serious flavor without a single ingredient that could cause concern. A pinch of turmeric gives the shrimp a warm, subtle depth, while the lemon juice at the finish brightens everything up and keeps the dish feeling light. The cherry tomatoes soften into a loose, jammy sauce that coats every piece of shrimp and soaks into the spinach beautifully. Serve it straight from the skillet with lemon wedges and a scatter of fresh parsley, and it's genuinely hard to believe something this satisfying took so little time.
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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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