Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Spicy Paprika and Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

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Juicy shrimp sautéed with fragrant garlic, smoky Spanish paprika, and bright lemon juice for a simple yet bold seafood dish. This Spanish-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs large shrimp, olive oil, garlic cloves 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Spanish cuisine 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
3 tbsp olive oil
4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp, fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet. Sprinkle with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
Step 3: Remove the pan from heat and drizzle 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the shrimp. Toss gently to combine. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.