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garlic butter shrimp

Garlic Butter Shrimp with Blistered Tomatoes and Spinach

One-skillet garlic butter shrimp with blistered cherry tomatoes, spinach and lemon. Five main ingredients, 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The 5 ingredients
  • 1 lb large wild shrimp peeled and deveined, patted dry
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 5 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 5 oz baby spinach
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
Pantry
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly cracked

Method
 

  1. Toss the shrimp with the smoked paprika, garlic powder, half the red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt and the pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, shaking the pan, until blistered and starting to burst. Push them to the side.
  3. Add the shrimp in one layer and sear for 1 minute per side until pink.
  4. Lower the heat to medium. Add the butter and sliced garlic and stir for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant and golden.
  5. Add the spinach and the rest of the salt and chili. Toss until just wilted, about 1 minute.
  6. Turn off the heat, add the lemon zest and juice, and serve right away.

Notes

The five main ingredients: shrimp, cherry tomatoes, garlic, spinach and lemon. Oil, butter, salt and spices are pantry staples.