Shrimp with Garlic and Spinach
Shrimp, spinach and garlic work to make this Keto dish special
Equipment
- 1 Large pot or deep skillet
- 1 Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 6 cloves garlic medium; thinly sliced, divided
- 1 lb spinach organic
- 1/4 tsp salt plus 1/8 tsp, divided
- 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 1 lb shrimp wild, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp parsley fresh, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest finely grated
Instructions
- Warm 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add half the sliced garlic and cook until it just starts to turn golden, 1–2 minutes. Add the spinach and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss and cook until mostly wilted, 3–5 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the lemon juice. Transfer the spinach to a bowl and keep warm.
- Return the pot to medium-high and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the remaining garlic; cook until lightly golden, 1–2 minutes. Add the shrimp, crushed red pepper and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, until shrimp are opaque and just cooked through, 3–5 minutes. Spoon the shrimp over the spinach and finish with parsley and lemon zest.
Notes
Serve over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice
Nutrition
Serving: 100gCalories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 26gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 374mgPotassium: 963mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10756IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 196mgIron: 4mg
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