Stir-Fried Spinach With Garlic And Lemon Zest - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs spinach
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
kosher salt, to taste
ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Carefully rinse the spinach in several changes of water.
Discard the tough stems and any damaged leaves, drain briefly in a colander, shaking off excess water.
Over medium-high heat, in a deep saute pan or wok, combine the olive oil, lemon zest and garlic.
After about 30 seconds, the garlic should begin to sizzle; immediately stir in the damp spinach and using tongs or 2 wooden spoons, toss and stir quickly until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
Transfer the spinach to a warmed serving dish and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of fresh pepper.
Serve at once.