Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Smoked Paprika and Toasted Bread

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Juicy shrimp sautéed with garlic and smoky paprika served with toasted crusty bread perfect for dipping. This spanish-inspired seafood ready in about 20 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 220 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: 10 min Serves 4 Spanish cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp smoked paprika, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, cook for 3 minutes on one side until pink and opaque.
  4. Step 4: Flip shrimp, cook another 2 minutes until edges are slightly crispy and shrimp are cooked through.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, then remove skillet from heat.
  6. Step 6: Meanwhile, toast 1/2 sliced baguette in a preheated oven at 350°F for 6-8 minutes until golden and crisp.
  7. Step 7: Serve shrimp immediately with toasted bread for dipping into the flavorful garlic paprika oil.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Smoked Paprika and Toasted Bread take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 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 Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Smoked Paprika and Toasted Bread?

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 extra virgin olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Smoked Paprika and Toasted Bread?

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 Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Smoked Paprika and Toasted Bread 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 Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Smoked Paprika and Toasted Bread?

Spanish 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.

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