Xanthan Gum Free Garlic Shrimp Skillet

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time15 min

4.8

(29)

Weeknight dinners don't get much better than a skillet full of plump, garlicky shrimp nestled in jammy cherry tomatoes and wilted spinach. A hit of lemon juice at the end brightens everything up, while a pinch of turmeric adds a subtle warmth that makes the whole dish feel a little more special than your average quick cook. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of thickeners and stabilizers — no hidden additives to track down, no label-reading anxiety at the grocery store. That matters more than people realize, since sauces, spice blends, and even some seafood products can sneak in unwanted extras. This recipe keeps things clean by relying on the tomatoes themselves to create a light, glossy pan sauce as they soften and release their juices. The technique is straightforward — sear the shrimp, build the sauce in the same pan, bring it all back together — so you get maximum flavor with minimal cleanup. Finish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, and dinner is genuinely 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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