Pan-Seared Garlic Shrimp with Paprika and Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

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Juicy shrimp pan-seared with garlic, smoked paprika, and a bright squeeze of fresh lemon for a quick and flavorful seafood dish. This Spanish-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 12 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 7 min Serves 2 Spanish cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

400 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
1 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 400 g large peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Sprinkle 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste over the shrimp.
Step 3: Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and slightly golden on the edges, then flip and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
Step 4: Remove the skillet from heat and immediately squeeze 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the shrimp, tossing gently to coat.
Step 5: Sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the dish and serve immediately with crusty bread or rice.