Description
Indulge in a flavorful and creamy Garlic Paprika Shrimp Skillet recipe that is perfect for a quick and delicious meal. Learn how to make it here!
Ingredients
- – 450 g peeled and deveined raw shrimp (1 lb)
- – 5 ml sea salt, divided (reduce to 3.75 ml if using fine table salt) (1 tsp)
- – 3.75 ml cracked black pepper, divided (3/4 tsp)
- – 45 ml olive oil (3 tbsp)
- – 1 large shallot, finely chopped (about 120 g) (1/2 cup)
- – 120 ml finely chopped red bell pepper (1/2 cup)
- – 4 garlic cloves, minced
- – 30 ml tomato paste (2 tbsp)
- – 2.5 ml crushed red pepper flakes (1/2 tsp)
- – 180 ml vegetable or chicken broth (3/4 cup)
- – 10 ml paprika (2 tsp)
- – 2 handfuls fresh baby spinach
- – 120 ml heavy cream (1/2 cup)
- – 15-30 ml fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon) (1-2 tbsp)
- – 30 ml chopped fresh parsley leaves (2 tbsp)
- – Cooked orzo or rice, or crusty bread for dipping
Instructions
- Dry the shrimp using a paper towel and sprinkle evenly with half a teaspoon of both salt and pepper. Warm 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, place the shrimp in the pan, ensuring they aren’t overlapping, and cook for 3 minutes. Turn them over, cooking for an additional minute until they are firm and opaque. Move them to a plate.
- Lower the heat to medium. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet, and then add the shallots and red bell pepper. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until they become tender. Mix in the garlic, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the tomato paste is caramelized.
- Pour in the broth to deglaze the pan and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the liquid has reduced by half. Incorporate the paprika and spinach, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach wilts. Stir in the heavy cream and lemon juice, seasoning with the remaining half teaspoon of salt and a quarter teaspoon of pepper.
- Place the cooked shrimp back into the skillet and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve alongside rice, orzo, or with a piece of crusty bread.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for optimal flavor and texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Deglaze the pan thoroughly to incorporate all the flavorful bits.
