Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Smoked Paprika

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

Bright and smoky sautéed shrimp infused with garlic and smoked paprika, perfect for a quick seafood dinner or appetizer. This Spanish-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 11 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, smoked paprika, garlic cloves 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, about 2 minutes. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
3. Step 3: Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook without stirring for 2 minutes until the undersides are pink and slightly charred.
4. Step 4: Flip the shrimp and cook for another 1-2 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp, toss gently, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.