Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Smoked Paprika and Toasted Bread

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

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Juicy shrimp sautéed with garlic and smoky paprika served with toasted crusty bread perfect for dipping. This Spanish-inspired seafood recipe, 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

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 loaf baguette, sliced

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Instructions

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