Garlic Paprika Shrimp Skillet (Printer-friendly)

Succulent shrimp in garlic, smoked paprika, and fresh herbs. A quick one-skillet Mediterranean meal ready in 20 minutes.

# What You'll 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 Make It:

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 Tips:

01 -
  • Everything happens in one pan so cleanup is nearly nonexistent
  • The combination of smoked and sweet paprika creates layers of flavor that taste like they simmered for hours
02 -
  • Crowded shrimp will steam instead of sear so work in batches if your skillet is not big enough
  • Garlic burns faster than you think so once it becomes fragrant move on to the next step immediately
03 -
  • Let the skillet get properly hot before adding anything so you get that immediate sizzle that creates depth of flavor
  • Buy the best shrimp you can find because this recipe is so simple there is nowhere to hide poor quality ingredients

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