Garlic Paprika Shrimp Skillet (Printable)
Succulent shrimp with garlic and smoked paprika, ready in 20 minutes.
# 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 & Seasonings
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 shrimp completely dry with paper towels to ensure proper searing. Set aside on paper-lined plate.
02 - Warm olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
03 - Add minced garlic and diced bell pepper to hot oil. Sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant and peppers begin to soften.
04 - Sprinkle smoked paprika, sweet paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes into skillet. Stir constantly for 30 seconds to bloom spices.
05 - Arrange shrimp in single layer. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout. Do not overcrowd pan.
06 - Remove from heat immediately. Stir in chopped parsley until evenly distributed.
07 - Transfer to serving platter. Accompany with lemon wedges for squeezing at table.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This dish transforms ordinary shrimp into something restaurant worthy with spices you probably already have in your pantry
- The entire cooking process happens in one pan meaning less cleanup and more time at the table
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery quickly so watch for them to turn pink and opaque then remove them instantly
- Crowding the pan lowers the temperature and prevents proper searing so cook in batches if needed
03 -
- Buy the best smoked paprika you can find as cheaper versions taste more like dust than smoke
- Let your pan get properly hot before adding ingredients to achieve that restaurant quality sear