Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Paprika

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-27 · Updated 2026-07-27

Tender shrimp sautéed with smoky paprika and fresh garlic, showcasing bold regional spices in a quick and flavorful seafood dish. This Spanish-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp, finely grated lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 1 lb large shrimp dry and season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes without moving, allowing a golden crust to form.
4. Step 4: Flip shrimp and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Remove skillet from heat, stir in 1 tsp lemon zest and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve shrimp immediately with lemon wedges on the side.