Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Spanish Paprika and Fresh Parsley

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

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Tender shrimp are sautéed in olive oil with fragrant garlic and smoky Spanish paprika, finished with fresh parsley for a vibrant touch. This Spanish-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 12 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 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: 5 min Cook: 7 min Serves 4 Spanish cuisine 180 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 Spanish paprika
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 1 lb large shrimp, 1 tsp smoked Spanish paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque and slightly curled.
Step 3: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over.