Description
Creamy Garlic-Paprika Shrimp Skillet: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked pasta or rice (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the shrimp using paper towels.
- In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until bubbly.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Gently add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat the shrimp evenly.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Let the mixture simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the shrimp are fully cooked.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- If desired, serve over a bed of cooked pasta or rice.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with cooked pasta or rice. <liAdjust the amount of cayenne pepper based on your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 300mg