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Creamy garlic-paprika shrimp skillet with spinach and red bell peppers, garnished with parsley.
Alyssa

Creamy Garlic-Paprika Shrimp Skillet

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.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel, and season evenly with 1/2 tsp. each of salt and black pepper. Heat 2 Tbsp. of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Once hot, arrange shrimp in pan, avoiding any overlap (if possible), and cook 3 minutes. Flip, and cook 1 more minute, until the shrimp are firm to the touch and no longer opaque. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to pan, along with shallots and red bell pepper. Cook 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 1 to 2 minutes, until spinach is wilted. Finally, stir in heavy cream and lemon juice, and season with remaining 1/2 tsp. sea salt and 1/4 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

Serve with additional lemon wedges for a zesty touch.