Go Back
+ servings
Creamy Garlic-Paprika Shrimp Skillet

Creamy Garlic-Paprika Shrimp Skillet Ready in 30 Minutes

Creamy Garlic-Paprika Shrimp Skillet is a quick and nutritious dish, blending shrimp, spinach, and red peppers in a rich garlic sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 1 pound Peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium Shallot, chopped
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 1 pinch Crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup Vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika
  • 3 cups Fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 0.5 medium Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Steps
  1. Pat dry the shrimp with paper towels and season with sea salt and cracked black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer, cook for 3 minutes, then flip and cook another minute. Remove from skillet.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add remaining olive oil, shallot, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in garlic, tomato paste, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Pour in broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes to reduce.
  6. Add spinach and paprika, stirring until spinach wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice, stir well, season to taste.
  8. Return shrimp to the skillet, heat through for 1-2 minutes, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

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

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!