Garlic Paprika Shrimp Skillet (Printable)

Juicy shrimp cooked with garlic, smoked paprika, and herbs in a single skillet for a fast, flavorful meal.

# 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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The entire meal comes together in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for those nights when you want something impressive but cannot spend hours cooking.
The smoky paprika and garlic combination creates this incredible depth that feels restaurant quality while using pantry staples you probably already have.

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Dry your shrimp thoroughly with paper towels before cooking, because any moisture will make them steam instead of sear and you will miss out on that beautiful caramelization.
Do not crowd the pan when cooking the shrimp, work in batches if necessary so each shrimp has contact with the hot pan surface.

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Have all your ingredients prepped before you start cooking because this recipe moves fast once the heat is on.
Let the pan get properly hot before adding anything, a cold pan is the enemy of good sear marks and flavor development.