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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. Serve over rice or orzo, or enjoy with crusty bread for dipping.

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HOW TO MAKE GARLIC-PAPRIKA SHRIMP SKILLET

This recipe leans on big flavor boosters such as tomato paste, garlic, paprika, and lemon. The sauce is super hearty, yet lightened up with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a smattering of parsley.

And if you’re not a fan of shrimp, you can also use chicken or salmon in this recipe. The directions stay the same – just cook the protein until the desired level of doneness.

SERVINGS: 4	PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 20 minutes	TOTAL: 30 minutes

THE INGREDIENTS

1 lb. peeled and deveined raw shrimp
1 tsp. sea salt, divided (reduce to ¾ tsp. if using fine table salt)
¾ tsp. cracked black pepper, divided
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
¾ cup lower-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
2 tsp. paprika
2 handfuls fresh baby spinach
½ cup heavy cream
1-2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley leaves

For serving

Cooked orzo or rice, or crusty bread for dipping

INSTRUCTIONS

Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel, and season evenly with ½ tsp. each of salt and black pepper.
Heat 2 Tbsp. of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Once hot, arrange the shrimp in the pan, avoiding any overlap (if possible), and cook for 3 minutes. Flip, and cook for 1 more minute, until the shrimp are firm to the touch and no longer opaque. Transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to the pan, along with shallots and red bell pepper. Cook for 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. Stir in paprika and spinach; cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until spinach is wilted. Finally, stir in heavy cream and lemon juice, and season with remaining ½ tsp. sea salt and ¼ 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

To Store: Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
To Reheat: Gently reheat leftovers in a nonstick skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. Alternatively, reheat individual portions in the microwave in 30-second increments, stopping to stir each time. Squeeze extra lemon juice overtop to help freshen the leftovers if desired.
To Freeze: Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. The texture of the shrimp may change once thawed, but it will still have great flavor!