Garlic Lemon Butter Spinach Sauté

Recipe Collection: Side Dish

Garlic Lemon Butter Spinach Sauté transforms your meals with a vibrant vegetarian side dish that bursts with flavor. This American cuisine recipe features fresh spinach sautéed in rich butter, complemented by a refreshing hint of lemon. Perfect for pairing with grilled chicken, fish, or pasta, this dish is quick to prepare and offers a delightful texture.

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Overview

Elevate your side dish game with this Garlic Lemon Butter Spinach Sauté. This recipe combines the vibrant flavors of fresh spinach with the richness of butter and the zing of lemon juice. Perfectly sautéed to maintain a delightful texture, this dish is a quick and easy way to add a burst of flavor to any meal.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 7 minutes

Ingredients

• 20 Ounces (oz) fresh spinach
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) garlic, minced
• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) unsalted butter, divided
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) kosher salt
• 1 Pinch freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) lemon zest, zested

Steps

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and the olive oil. Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
2. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring gently until each batch is wilted before adding more. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
3. Once all the spinach is wilted, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss the spinach to coat it evenly with the butter and seasonings.
4. Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the lemon zest over the spinach. Toss once more to distribute the zest.
5. Transfer the spinach to a serving dish and serve immediately. Enjoy this vibrant and flavorful side dish with your favorite main course.

Enjoy your homemade Garlic Lemon Butter Spinach Sauté!