Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp with Smoked Paprika and Fresh Parsley

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

Succulent shrimp sautéed in olive oil with garlic and smoked paprika, finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a classic regional Spanish tapa. This Spanish-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 13 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 220 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 (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• for serving lemon wedges
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sauté for 1.5 minutes until aromatic but not browned.
2. Step 2: Increase heat to medium-high and add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp, sprinkle with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1.5 tsp smoked paprika. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and firm, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Transfer shrimp to serving dish and garnish with lemon wedges for squeezing.