Description
A delightful dish featuring succulent shrimp in a rich, creamy garlic-paprika sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, making sure not to burn it.
- Add the shrimp and paprika to the skillet, cooking until the shrimp turn pink and are opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine all the flavors. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving for a fresh touch.
Notes
Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor. Adjust garlic and paprika amounts to taste. A squeeze of lemon juice right before serving can enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg