Garlic Lemon Shrimp with Spinach (Mediterranean-Italian Style)

Ingredients

• 450 g Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 120 g Fresh spinach
• 1 large Lemon (zest and juice)
• 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes(optional)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Pat shrimp dry, mince garlic, zest and juice the lemon, and chop parsley if using.

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes): Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and black pepper, and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Transfer shrimp to a plate.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, lower heat to medium. Add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add spinach and cook 1–2 minutes, stirring, until wilted.

5. 5

   Return shrimp to the skillet. Add lemon zest and lemon juice and toss for 30–60 seconds to coat and warm through. Stir in parsley if using, then serve immediately.