Savor Tapas Bar-Inspired Spanish Garlic Shrimp with Paprika

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Tender shrimp cooked in a fragrant garlic and smoked paprika sauce, served with crusty bread for dipping. This spanish-inspired seafood ready in about 20 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Spanish cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 6 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, cooking for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant and golden but not burnt.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tbsp smoked paprika and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp, seasoning with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté shrimp for 2 minutes on one side until pink, then flip.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup dry sherry or white wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately with slices of 1 baguette for dipping into the flavorful sauce.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Savor Tapas Bar-Inspired Spanish Garlic Shrimp with Paprika take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 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 Savor Tapas Bar-Inspired Spanish Garlic Shrimp with Paprika?

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 extra virgin olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Savor Tapas Bar-Inspired Spanish Garlic Shrimp with Paprika?

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 Savor Tapas Bar-Inspired Spanish Garlic Shrimp with Paprika 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 Savor Tapas Bar-Inspired Spanish Garlic Shrimp with Paprika?

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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