Description
A quick and delightful shrimp dish in a creamy garlic and paprika sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Toss in the shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until pink, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Stir in smoked paprika and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring gently to combine. Let it simmer for a few minutes to thicken.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and prepare to serve.
Notes
For variations, try swapping shrimp for chicken or tofu, or adding veggies like spinach or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg