Description
A luscious, savory shrimp dish in a creamy garlic‑paprika sauce that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant‑style meal using just one skillet.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Mince the garlic and set it aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Sear the shrimp for about 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, bring to a simmer, and stir until it thickens slightly.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat in the sauce, and heat through.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use half‑and‑half or coconut milk for a lighter version.
- Add diced tomatoes or roasted red peppers for extra flavor and color.
- Enhance with herbs like thyme or basil for added aroma.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat gently to avoid curdling the cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
