Impromptu Jazz Club Spiced Shrimp with Garlic Butter
Bright and spicy sautéed shrimp with a jazz-inspired blend of spices, finished in a luscious garlic butter sauce, perfect for a quick dinner. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 18 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, olive oil, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque with slightly crisp edges.
- Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Stir constantly for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant and butter is melted.
- Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Toss shrimp gently to coat in the garlic butter sauce and serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Impromptu Jazz Club Spiced Shrimp with Garlic Butter take to make?
Total time is about 18 minutes (10 min prep + 8 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Impromptu Jazz Club Spiced Shrimp with Garlic Butter?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Impromptu Jazz Club Spiced Shrimp with Garlic Butter?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Impromptu Jazz Club Spiced Shrimp with Garlic Butter for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Impromptu Jazz Club Spiced Shrimp with Garlic Butter?
American seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
