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Close-up of creamy garlic-paprika shrimp skillet featuring shrimp, red bell peppers, spinach, and garnished with parsley.
Alyssa

Creamy Garlic-Paprika Shrimp Skillet

Creamy Garlic-Paprika Shrimp Skillet comes together in just 30 minutes for a simple, flavorful weeknight dinner. Featuring pan-seared shrimp, spinach, and red peppers in a creamy garlic sauce with parsley and lemon.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb peeled and deveined raw shrimp
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 3/4 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 cup lower-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 handfuls fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1-2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • Cooked orzo or rice, or crusty bread for dipping

Method
 

  1. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel, and season evenly with 1/2 tsp. each of salt and black pepper. Heat 2 Tbsp. of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Once hot, arrange shrimp in pan, avoiding any overlap (if possible), and cook 3 minutes. Flip, and cook 1 more minute, until the shrimp are firm to the touch and no longer opaque. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to pan, along with shallots and red bell pepper. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, until soft. Add garlic, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes; cook 2 to 3 minutes, until garlic is aromatic and tomato paste is caramelized. Pour in broth to deglaze pan; simmer 5 minutes, or until liquid is reduced by about half.
  3. Stir in paprika and spinach; cook 1 to 2 minutes, until spinach is wilted. Finally, stir in heavy cream and lemon juice, and season with remaining 1/2 tsp. sea salt and 1/4 tsp. black pepper. Nestle cooked shrimp back into skillet and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve over rice or orzo, or enjoy with crusty bread.

Notes

Enjoy this dish with cooked orzo or rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal.