Dinner
Creamy Smoked Paprika Shrimp Skillet
Seared shrimp are tossed in a simple garlic cream sauce with smoked paprika.
- Yield
- 4 servings
Serving ideas
Finish with parsley and serve with rice, pasta or bread.
Ingredients
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- 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 black pepper, to taste
- chopped parsley, for serving
Before you cook
Take the shrimp out while reducing the sauce so they do not overcook.
How to make Creamy Smoked Paprika Shrimp Skillet
Blot the shrimp dry and toss with paprika, salt and pepper.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until opaque, then move them to a plate.
Stir the garlic in the same pan for about 1 minute. Pour in the cream and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until slightly thickened. Return the shrimp and toss to coat.
The full recipe
Check off ingredients as you get them ready.
The ingredient list scales when you change the servings. Adjust any quantities mentioned in the steps to match your batch.
Creamy Smoked Paprika Shrimp Skillet
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Instructions
- Blot the shrimp dry and toss with paprika, salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until opaque, then move them to a plate.
- Stir the garlic in the same pan for about 1 minute. Pour in the cream and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until slightly thickened. Return the shrimp and toss to coat.