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Smoked Paprika Shrimp

Updated: May 10, 2024 · Published: Jun 6, 2021 by Nicole B. · 2 Comments

5 from 2 votes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
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These easy smoked paprika shrimp are buttery, garlicky, smoky and mildly spicy. The recipe shares many ingredients and flavors with my cajun chicken marinade, like garlic, oregano and smoked hot paprika. These three ingredients taste amazing together and turn these shrimp into a gourmet treat. Serve them as an appetizer along with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce!

Smoked paprika shrimp in a cast iron pan.

Ingredients and notes:

You can use any size shrimp for this recipe.

Garlic, butter, oregano, salt, smoked paprika, olive oil, lemon and shrimp.

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Smoked paprika shrimp in a cast iron pan.
Author: The Spice Train

Smoked Paprika Shrimp

5 from 2 votes
These smoked paprika shrimp with garlic and oregano make a gourmet appetizer that comes together in minutes.
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Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 10 minutes mins
Servings: 2
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Spanish
Calories: 223
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients:
  

  • ½ pound raw shrimp*, thawed, peeled and deveined
  • ½ tablespoon mild olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon smoked hot paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 to 2 lemon wedges
  • sprigs of cilantro (optional) as garnish

Equipment:

  • measuring spoons
  • paper towels
  • cast iron or non-stick pan
  • kitchen tongs
  • bowl
  • garlic press or knife and cutting board
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Method:
 

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
    ½ pound raw shrimp*, thawed, peeled and deveined
  2. Heat the oil in a cast iron or non-stick pan until shimmering.
    ½ tablespoon mild olive oil
  3. Add the shrimp and cook until opaque in the center (1 to 4 minutes per side, depending on size).
  4. Move the shrimp to a bowl and set aside.
  5. Add the butter to the pan and melt.
    1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  6. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant (a few seconds).
    1 large garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press
  7. Stir in oregano, smoked paprika and salt, then add the shrimp back to the pan and heat through.
    ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon smoked hot paprika, ⅛ teaspoon salt
  8. Squeeze lemon wedges over the shrimp, then serve with crusty bread to soak up the buttery sauce. Garnish with sprigs of cilantro (optional).

Recipe notes:

*You can use any size shrimp for this recipe.
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Nutrition (estimate only):

Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 3.4gProtein: 26.2gFat: 11.3gSaturated Fat: 4.8gCholesterol: 254mgSodium: 425mgPotassium: 228mgFiber: 0.6gSugar: 0.3gCalcium: 116mgIron: 1mg

More delicious shrimp recipes with smoked paprika:

  • These chorizo and shrimp tacos combine spiced sausage with juicy shrimp.
  • For a flavorful red pasta sauce try this shrimp and sausage pasta dish.
all paprika dishes

Comments

  1. Steffani K says

    March 17, 2025 at 11:12 pm

    These shrimp are SO tasty and so easy to make. They're fabulous as an appetizer, but can also be used as a main course. I paired it with wild rice and roasted vegetables, and it was amazing. Even my husband who doesn't like shellfish thought the shrimp were wonderful! Highly recommend.

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    • Nicole B. says

      March 18, 2025 at 6:27 am

      I'm thrilled to hear that, Steffani! Thanks so much for coming back and leaving such great feedback, it's much appreciated!

      Reply
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