Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Paprika and Parsley

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

Quick pan-seared shrimp infused with smoky paprika and fresh parsley, finished with a splash of lemon for a bright, flavorful seafood dish. This Spanish-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 11 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp 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 peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Sprinkle 1 tsp smoked paprika, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly over the shrimp.
3. Step 3: Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes without moving until pink and opaque on one side, then flip and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until fully cooked and edges are slightly crisp.
4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Toss to coat shrimp evenly and serve immediately.