Description
This rich and indulgent American seafood dish features tender shrimp in a smoky, velvety paprika sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight meals or elegant dinners, it balances dairy richness and toasted paprika for bold flavor without overcooking the shrimp.
Ingredients
Large shrimp (1 lb, deveined, shells removed)
Sweet or smoked paprika (1 tbsp)
Garlic (3 cloves, minced or grated)
Unsalted butter (2 tbsp)
Flour (2 tbsp, all-purpose or cornstarch for gluten-free)
Vegetable or chicken stock (1/2 cup)
Heavy cream or soy milk (1/2 cup)
Salt (1/2 tsp, adjust to taste)
Black pepper (1/4 tsp, fresh cracked)
Instructions
Peel shrimp and place in a bowl
Add paprika, 3/4 tsp salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp flour to the shrimp
Reserve remaining 1 tbsp flour for sauce adjustments
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat
Add garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant
Stir in paprika and cook 30 seconds for toasted flavor
Pour in stock while whisking constantly
Cook to thicken the sauce, then add marinated shrimp
Sauté shrimp until cooked through (2-3 minutes)
Stir in remaining flour to create a silky texture
Gradually mix in heavy cream or soy milk until smooth
Notes
Use ghee instead of butter for lactose-free version
Substitute cornstarch for corn-based gluten-free option
Adjust seasoning to taste before serving
Sauce can be thinned with splash of stock if desired
Serve with rice, bread, or steamed vegetables for complete meal
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg