Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp with Smoked Paprika and White Wine
Tender shrimp sautéed in a garlic-infused olive oil sauce with smoked paprika and a splash of white wine for depth. This Spanish-inspired seafood recipe (pescatarian), ready in about 18 minutes, pairs large shrimp, extra virgin 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, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 5 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- for serving lemon wedges
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden but not browned.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp smoked paprika and cook for 30 seconds to release its aroma.
- Step 4: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp, seasoning with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Step 5: Pour in 1/4 cup dry white wine and simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce slightly reduces and coats the shrimp.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
- Step 7: Serve immediately with lemon wedges to squeeze over the shrimp for a bright finish.









