Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp with Smoked Paprika
Succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic and smoky paprika, served with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce. This spanish-inspired seafood ready in about 18 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, extra virgin 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 230 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 5, thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden but not burnt.
- Step 2: Stir in 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, and 3/4 tsp salt, cooking for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
- Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and drizzle 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the shrimp. Toss gently to combine.
- Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp and serve immediately with crusty bread.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp with Smoked Paprika take to make?
Total time is about 18 minutes (10 min prep + 8 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 Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp with Smoked 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 Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp with Smoked 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 Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp with Smoked 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 Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp with Smoked 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.
