Description
Creamy Garlic-Paprika Shrimp Skillet comes together in just 30 minutes for a simple, flavorful weeknight dinner. Featuring pan-seared shrimp, spinach, and red peppers in a creamy garlic sauce with parsley and lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. peeled and deveined raw shrimp
- 1 tsp. sea salt, divided
- 3/4 tsp. cracked black pepper, divided
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup lower-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 2 handfuls fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1–2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Sauté Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel, season with 1/2 tsp. salt and black pepper, and cook in 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high for 3 minutes, flip and cook 1 more minute, then transfer to a plate.
- Cook Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium, add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil, shallots, and red bell pepper; cook 3 to 4 minutes, then stir in garlic, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
- Deglaze and Simmer: Pour in broth and simmer 5 minutes until reduced by half, then stir in paprika and spinach until wilted, followed by heavy cream, lemon juice, and remaining salt and pepper.
- Final Assemble: Nestle cooked shrimp back into the skillet, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve over rice, orzo, or with crusty bread.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a nonstick skillet over medium heat or in the microwave in 30-second increments. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: shrimp skillet, creamy garlic shrimp, paprika shrimp, 30 minute dinner, seafood dinner