Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Paprika and Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

Tender shrimp quickly sautéed with fragrant garlic, smoky paprika, and bright lemon juice for a flavorful, light Spanish-inspired seafood dish. This Spanish-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free, low carb), ready in about 11 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb large shrimp, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink edges appear, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle 2 tbsp lemon juice over the shrimp. Toss gently to coat, then sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving immediately.