Garlic Paprika Shrimp Skillet (Print Version)
Savory shrimp with garlic, smoked paprika, and herbs in one quick skillet.
# 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 Steps:
01 - Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels to ensure proper searing. Set aside while preparing other ingredients.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
03 - Add minced garlic and diced bell pepper to the hot oil. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and vegetables begin to soften.
04 - Sprinkle smoked paprika, sweet paprika, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes into the skillet. Stir constantly for 30 seconds to toast the spices and release their essential oils.
05 - Arrange shrimp in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque throughout. Do not overcook.
06 - Remove skillet from heat immediately. Stir in chopped parsley until evenly distributed. Serve hot with fresh lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Twenty minutes from start to finish, which means dinner is ready before you even realize youre hungry
- The smoked paprika creates this gorgeous depth that makes people think you simmered it for hours
02 -
- Dry your shrimp thoroughly or they will steam instead of sear, which completely changes the texture
- Do not crowd the pan or the temperature drops too much and you end up with rubbery shrimp
03 -
- Buy the best smoked paprika you can find, the cheap stuff tastes like dusty cardboard
- Keep an eye on the garlic once it hits the pan, it burns faster than you think