Paprika Shrimp Recipe

Try this 30 minutes one-pot Creamy Garlic Paprika Shrimp using a few simple ingredients. Serve it with rice, pasta, orzo, or bread for a comforting and delicious dinner (gluten-free).

5 from 4 votes

Try this 30-minutes one-pot Creamy Garlicy Paprika Shrimp using a few simple ingredients. Serve it with rice, pasta, orzo, or bread for a comforting and delicious dinner.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: people

Author: Neha Mathur

Ingredients

1 pound medium-sized shrimp 500 g, peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper or to taste
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
½ cup chopped onions
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons ground paprika
½ cup unsweetened heavy cream
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Rinse shrimp and pat them dry using paper tissues.
Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, arrange the shrimp in the pan in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Note - If using small shrimp, cook for 2-3 minutes and if using jumbo shrimp, then cook for 5-6 minutes.
Flip gently using a pair of tongs and cook for 1 more minute.
Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate and set them aside.
Reduce the heat to medium.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil to the pan.
Add onions and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Now add garlic, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Reduce the heat to low.
Now pour chicken broth into the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan a few times to release all the flavors sticking to it.
Stir in paprika and cook for another minute.
Finally, stir in cream and lemon juice.
Check for salt and pepper and add more if needed.
Now place the cooked shrimp back into the skillet and stir well.
Garnish with parsley. Serve!

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Notes

If using frozen shrimp, make sure to thaw them before use.

You can substitute heavy cream with cashew cream if you want something lighter or dairy-free.

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