Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

High Protein Mediterranean Shrimp Skillet

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A quick, one-pan meal with tender shrimp, chickpeas, spinach, and tomatoes in a zesty citrus-herb sauce. Perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner or meal prep.

  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 lb medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
4 cups fresh spinach
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup water or vegetable broth

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
Add tomatoes, chickpeas, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook 5 minutes.
Add shrimp and half the cooking liquid, stirring until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Toss in spinach and lemon juice/zest. Cook until spinach wilts.
Stir in remaining broth and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

Use frozen spinach thawed and drained for convenience
Meal prep-friendly: Store chicken and spinach mixture separately
Finish with a drizzle of olive oil before reheating
Serve with rice or whole-grain bread if desired

  • Author: Sabella
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: High Protein Meals
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: High Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 560mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg