Garlic Paprika Shrimp Skillet (Print Version)

Succulent shrimp sautéed in savory garlic, smoked paprika, and fresh herbs for a quick, flavorful one-pan meal.

# What You Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

02 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges

→ Oils & Fats

06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Spices

07 - 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
08 - ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
09 - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
10 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How-To:

01 - Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
03 - Add minced garlic and bell pepper. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
04 - Sprinkle both paprikas, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes into the skillet and stir well.
05 - Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until shrimp are pink and opaque.
06 - Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.
07 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Twenty minutes from start to finish means you can enjoy restaurant quality shrimp even on busy weeknights
  • The smoked paprika creates this incredible depth that makes everyone think you spent hours simmering something complex
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp is a tragedy so watch them closely because they go from perfect to rubbery in literally seconds
  • The smoked paprika quantity is not a suggestion because reducing it leaves you with a completely different tasting dish
03 -
  • Patting the shrimp completely dry is the secret to getting that gorgeous sear instead of boiled looking shrimp
  • Let the pan get properly hot before adding any ingredients because proper temperature control makes all the difference

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