Description
Quickly seared shrimp in a cast iron pan with garlic, paprika, and lemon, ready in 10 minutes. Perfect for weeknights or gatherings with a vibrant, savory flavor.
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
4 lemon wedges
Instructions
Preheat your cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat
In a bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure proper searing
Add shrimp to the hot pan in a single layer to avoid steaming
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and charred. Flip halfway through
Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges
Notes
Use medium-sized shrimp for even cooking
Ensure the pan is fully preheated for optimal searing
Serve immediately to avoid overcooking
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 5
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (4 shrimp)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 575mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 250mg