🍤 Mediterranean Garlic Shrimp with Spinach & Cherry Tomatoes

🥣 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

🍤 For the Shrimp

• 400 g (14 oz) large shrimp, peeled & deveined

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 2 cups baby spinach

• Juice of ½ lemon

• ¼ tsp red chili flakes (optional)

  

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• Salt & black pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped

🍋 Optional for Serving

• Cooked quinoa, couscous, or brown rice

• Lemon wedges for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

✅ Step 1: Prep the Shrimp

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

✅ Step 2: Cook the Garlic & Tomatoes

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 3–4 minutes, until they start to soften.

   

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✅ Step 3: Add Shrimp

1. Add shrimp to the pan in a single layer.

2. Cook for 2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.

3. Sprinkle red chili flakes for a light kick.

✅ Step 4: Add Spinach

1. Stir in spinach and cook until just wilted (about 1 minute).

2. Drizzle with lemon juice and toss everything together.

✅ Step 5: Serve

Serve immediately with:

• 🍚 Cooked quinoa or couscous

• 🥖 Warm crusty bread for dipping in the sauce

  

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• 🍋 Garnish with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil

💚 Health & Nutrition Benefits

✅ Healthy Tips

1. 🌿 Use wild-caught shrimp for best flavor and nutrition.

2. 🔥 Don’t overcook the shrimp — they turn rubbery if cooked too long.

3. 🍅 Add capers or olives for a briny Mediterranean twist.

4. 🧊 Great for meal prep — refrigerate for up to 2 days.