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Creamy Garlic-Paprika Shrimp

A quick and delicious one-pan meal featuring succulent shrimp in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for any dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup heavy cream Use full-fat for a richer sauce.
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Cooked rice or pasta (for serving)

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add shrimp and paprika, cooking until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Pour in heavy cream, stirring until combined; let simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve over rice or pasta, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

This delicious dish keeps well in the fridge for about 3 days. Store it in an airtight container. If freezing, reheat gently over low heat on the stove to avoid rubbery shrimp. For added zing, try a splash of lemon juice.