Garlic Paprika Shrimp Skillet (Printable Version)

Succulent shrimp with garlic and smoked paprika, ready in 20 minutes.

# What You’ll 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.

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This is one of those rare dishes that looks impressive but takes less time than ordering takeout
The combination of smoked and sweet paprika gives it this incredible depth that people can't quite put their finger on

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Overcooked shrimp is a tragedy I've committed too many times—remove them the second they turn pink and opaque, because they'll continue cooking in the hot pan
A splash of dry white wine before adding the shrimp creates this incredible pan sauce, but it's totally optional

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Room temperature shrimp cook more evenly than cold ones, so let them sit out for fifteen minutes before starting
I double the paprika blend when making this for a crowd—that spice layer creates the most incredible crust