Garlic Paprika Shrimp Skillet (Printable)

Succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic, smoked paprika, and herbs in one skillet. Ready in 20 minutes.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

02 - 4 cloves garlic, minced

03 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced

04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

05 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges

06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

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

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.

01 -

The double paprika combination creates an incredible depth of flavor that tastes like you spent hours developing it
Everything happens in one pan, meaning less cleanup and more time enjoying your meal
This restaurant quality dish comes together in just 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights

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Overcrowding the pan will cause the shrimp to steam instead of sear, so cook in two batches if your skillet is not large enough
The spices can burn quickly, so have your shrimp ready to add immediately after you add the paprika mixture to the pan

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Buy the best paprika you can find, as the difference between cheap and high quality smoked paprika is night and day
Let the shrimp come to room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking for more even cooking