Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Spicy Paprika and Lemon
Juicy shrimp sautéed with fragrant garlic, smoky Spanish paprika, and bright lemon juice for a simple yet bold seafood dish. This spanish-inspired seafood ready in about 10 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, olive oil, thinly sliced 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.
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
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Spicy Paprika and Lemon take to make?
Total time is about 10 minutes (5 min prep + 5 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 Spicy Paprika and Lemon?
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 olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Spicy Paprika and Lemon?
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 Spicy Paprika and Lemon 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 Spicy Paprika and Lemon?
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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