Creamy Spinach Seafood Skillet

The Story & Intro

Bonjour my friends! 👋 I’m Lacamorea, a 31-year-old French girl who traded the cobblestone streets of Paris for the cozy kitchens of America 🇫🇷➡️🇺🇸. Ever since I could reach the countertop, I’ve been whisking, stirring, and sneaking tastes of cake batter when no one was looking 🍰😋. Cooking isn’t just my passion it’s my love language, my therapy, and my favorite way to make people smile.

Now let me tell you why this creamy spinach seafood skillet has such a special place in my heart.

When I first moved to the U.S., I quickly realized how much I missed the fresh seafood markets along the Seine. Back home, my maman and I would pick up plump shrimp, sweet scallops, and whatever fish looked irresistible that day. We’d sauté everything in butter, splash in some cream, and let it simmer until the kitchen smelled like pure heaven.

So when homesickness hit me like a wave one chilly evening in my little American apartment, I grabbed a skillet, a bag of spinach, and some seafood and recreated the warm, comforting dish that always made Paris feel close again.

This creamy spinach seafood skillet became my culinary hug, my weeknight treasure, and my friends’ most-requested dinner whenever they’d come over. It’s luscious, cozy, garlicky, and ready in one pan you know I adore a good one-pan miracle!

If you’re craving a recipe that’s elegant enough for guests but easy enough for a Tuesday night, you’re in the perfect place. And don’t worry, mon amie we’ll make this dreamy skillet together step by step.

Let’s dive in (pun absolutely intended 😄).

⏱️ Time

• Prep: 10 minutes
• Cook: 20 minutes
• Total: 30 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

Seafood

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
• ½ lb scallops (or substitute with chunks of cod or salmon)

Vegetables & Aromatics

• 3 cups fresh spinach
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced

Creamy Sauce

• 1 cup heavy cream
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ cup chicken or seafood broth

Seasonings

• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Sear the seafood

Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and scallops in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté your aromatics

In the same skillet, add the diced onion. Cook until soft and fragrant. Stir in the garlic and cook 30 seconds more.

3. Build the creamy base

Pour in the broth and scrape up all the tasty browned bits at the bottom of the pan this is where the magic (and flavor!) happens. Add heavy cream, Dijon mustard, paprika, and Parmesan. Stir until smooth.

4. Add the spinach

Toss in the spinach and let it wilt gently into the sauce. It will look like a lot at first, but trust me, spinach always shrinks into deliciousness.

5. Return seafood to the skillet

Nestle the shrimp and scallops back into the sauce. Simmer for 3–4 minutes. Drizzle with lemon juice for brightness.

6. Taste & finish

Adjust salt, pepper, and chili flakes as desired. Serve warm and creamy.

Serving Suggestions

Oh, mon amie, this creamy spinach seafood skillet is a versatile beauty! You can pair it with just about anything, but here are some of my favorites:

• Over buttered noodles for the ultimate cozy comfort meal
• With crusty bread to soak up every drop of that luxurious sauce
• On a bed of rice pilaf for a simple but satisfying dinner
• Alongside roasted vegetables if you prefer a lighter plate
• On creamy mashed potatoes truly dreamy
• With a fresh green salad to balance the richness

This dish transforms an ordinary night into something special without requiring a fancy occasion.

Recipe Card

⭐ Creamy Spinach Seafood Skillet Recipe

⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Cook Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Total Time: 30 minutes
🍳 Servings: 4

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp
• ½ lb scallops
• 3 cups spinach
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ⅓ cup Parmesan
• ½ cup broth
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Sear shrimp and scallops in butter/olive oil; remove.
2. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
3. Add broth, cream, Dijon, Parmesan, and paprika; stir smooth.
4. Add spinach to wilt.
5. Return seafood; simmer 3–4 minutes.
6. Season and serve warm.

📝 Notes

• You can use frozen shrimp just thaw and pat dry.
• Substitute scallops with white fish or salmon chunks.
• Add cherry tomatoes for color and sweetness.
• If you love spice, increase the chili flakes.
• For lighter sauce: swap half the cream for evaporated milk.

🍽️ Nutrition (per serving)

Approximate values:

• Calories: 390
• Protein: 32g
• Carbs: 7g
• Fat: 26g
• Fiber: 2g

Conclusion

There you have it, my friend a warm, creamy, dreamy creamy spinach seafood skillet that brings together the comfort of French cooking with the ease of American one-pan meals. This dish is everything I love: quick, elegant, soul-soothing, and bursting with flavors that feel like home.

Whether you’re cooking for someone you love or treating yourself (which is just as important!), I hope this recipe becomes one you treasure as much as I do. From my cozy kitchen to yours bon appétit! 💕🍤🥬