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Creamy Garlic-Paprika Shrimp

Creamy Garlic-Paprika Shrimp Skillet for Quick Flavor Fix

This Creamy Garlic-Paprika Shrimp dish is a quick and delicious dinner option full of flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp
For the Base
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt adjust if using fine table salt
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper freshly cracked is best
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil can substitute with high-heat oil
  • 1 medium shallot finely chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper can substitute with any bell pepper
For the Flavor
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste use more for robust flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust to spice preference
  • 1 cup lower-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon paprika choose sweet or smoked
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach can substitute with kale or other greens
  • 1 cup heavy cream can swap with coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves for garnish
Serving Suggestions
  • 4 servings cooked orzo or rice
  • 1 loaf crusty bread for soaking up sauce

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the shrimp dry and season evenly with sea salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a skillet. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes without moving. Flip and cook 1 more minute until opaque. Set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add remaining olive oil, and sauté chopped shallots and red bell peppers for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the broth and scrape the bottom to deglaze. Simmer for about 5 minutes until reduced by half.
  6. Add paprika and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice, then return shrimp to skillet to warm through. Season to taste.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve over orzo, rice, or with bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Make sure to avoid overcrowding the skillet when cooking shrimp for the best texture.

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