Description
Pan roasted shrimp with paprika lemon butter sauce is a flavorful seafood dish that combines the richness of butter with the zest of lemon and a kick from paprika.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Stir in lemon juice and remaining butter until melted.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of paprika for desired heat.
- Serve with crusty bread or over pasta.
- Fresh shrimp yield the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: pan roasted shrimp, paprika lemon butter sauce, seafood, quick dinner, easy recipe