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Shrimp in Tomato and Spinach Sauce

Course dinner, lunch
Keyword 30 minute meal, one pan meal, one skillet meal, seafood, shrimp, skillet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 people

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 2 tbsp capers drained
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 5 oz baby spinach
  • 1/2 lemon juice of
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • HEAT olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
  • SAUTE shrimp, cooking for about 3 minutes per side. Use a spoon to remove from skillet.
  • ADD garlic to the skillet and sauté until aromatic, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, vegetable stock, capers, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low, stirring occasionally.
  • COOK for about 10 minutes, until sauce thickens. Add baby spinach and cook until wilted.
  • RETURN shrimp to the pan and stir to reheat. Stir in juice of half a lemon, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve!