Steps

1. 1

   Bring a pot of water to a boil and reheat the cooked white rice or warm it in the microwave if previously cooked.

2. 2

   While the rice heats, rinse and pat dry the shrimp.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.

6. 6

   Add butter and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring to coat the shrimp.

7. 7

   Add the fresh spinach to the pan and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Serve the garlic butter shrimp and spinach mixture over the warm cooked rice.

Tips from the chef

• Use pre-cooked rice to save time or cook rice in advance and store in the fridge.

• Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level or omit for mild flavor.

• Peeling and deveining shrimp beforehand or buying pre-prepared shrimp speeds up cooking.

• Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.

• Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a simple salad to complete the meal.