Description
A delightful dish of succulent shrimp, aromatic garlic, and sweet-smoky paprika that’s quick to prepare and bursting with vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Rice (for serving)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- Crusty bread (for serving)
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and paprika, cooking until fragrant.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking until they are pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve over rice with lemon squeezed on top or with crusty bread to mop up the sauce.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture. Tail-on shrimp can enhance visual appeal. Don’t overcook the shrimp; they should be firm and pink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 200mg