Crisp Spanish Garlic Shrimp with Paprika

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

Sautéed shrimp infused with smoky paprika and garlic, perfect as a tapa or light meal. This Spanish-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
2. Step 2: Add 1 pound of peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Sprinkle with 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, stirring once gently to coat with the garlic and paprika oil.
4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat, drizzle 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the shrimp, and toss in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately with crusty bread or over rice to soak up the flavorful garlic oil.