Pan-Seared Gulf Shrimp with Garlic Butter and Smoked Paprika

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Succulent Gulf shrimp quickly pan-seared in a rich garlic butter sauce, enhanced with smoky paprika and fresh parsley for a simple yet flavorful seafood dish. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 16 minutes, pairs large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, unsalted butter, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 6 min Serves 4 American cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 1 lb large raw shrimp and season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter is melted and foamy.
  3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes on one side without moving until edges turn pink and start to crisp.
  5. Step 5: Flip the shrimp and cook for another 1-2 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
  6. Step 6: Remove the skillet from heat, stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley to finish with bright, fresh flavors.
  7. Step 7: Serve immediately, spooning the garlic butter sauce over the shrimp.

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