Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of succulent shrimp cooked in a creamy garlic-paprika sauce, a dish that’s perfect for a quick and elegant dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Garlic-Paprika Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or seafood stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry, season with salt and pepper. Cook in olive oil until pink and opaque; set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic, paprika, and red pepper. Add broth, then cream and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Return shrimp to pan, coat in sauce, and heat through. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Serve over rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or canned coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
