Description
Savor the irresistible Creamy Paprika Shrimp, a dish that brings a touch of elegance to your table while remaining effortless to prepare. This delightful recipe features plump shrimp sautéed in a rich and velvety sauce infused with sweet and smoked paprika, garlic, and cream. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, it pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread, making it a versatile favorite for seafood lovers. Enjoy the warmth and comfort of this dish as it transforms any meal into a gourmet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink (2-3 minutes per side). Remove shrimp from skillet.
- 2. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion until softened (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- 3. Stir in sweet and smoked paprika; cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
- 4. Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice; simmer until slightly thickened (2-3 minutes).
- 5. Return shrimp to the skillet; toss to coat in sauce and heat through for an additional minute. Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 210mg