Pan-Seared Shrimp with Baby Spinach
This quick stovetop sauté pairs tender shrimp with fresh baby spinach, seasoned with fragrant garlic powder and a peppery finish. Olive oil brings the ingredients together in a simple, light dish suited to a busy weeknight dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pan-Seared Shrimp with Baby Spinach, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 70 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Place spinach in a large bowl; sprinkle with garlic powder and toss to coat.
- 2
Place shrimp in a second large bowl; sprinkle with black pepper and toss to coat.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir in hot oil until bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 5 minutes. Add spinach; cook and stir until just wilted, about 1 minute.
- Calories 240.15 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 41.55 g Good Source 83%
- Carbohydrate 3.13 g 1%
- Total Fat 7.42 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.14 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 321.99 mg High 107%
- Sodium 251.78 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 1.01 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 152.8 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 1.9 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 576.35 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 0.39 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 4.98 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Pan Seared Shrimp with Baby Spinach is made with 7 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, and Granulated Garlic. Each serving provides about 240.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pan-Seared Shrimp with Baby Spinach made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Granulated Garlic, Olive Oil. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pan-Seared Shrimp with Baby Spinach?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 240.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pan-Seared Shrimp with Baby Spinach easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pan-Seared Shrimp with Baby Spinach healthy?
- Pan-Seared Shrimp with Baby Spinach has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 240.15 calories and 41.55 g of protein, or 83% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 251.78 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.14 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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