Quick and Easy Sautéed Shrimp

Serving dish of cooked shrimp garnished with chopped parsley.

This easy sautéed shrimp recipe is a dinnertime staple! Ready in just 10 minutes, it makes for a great meal for busy weeknights using pantry staples. Flavorful enough on its own and easy to add to your favorite salads, sides, and bowls without overpowering the other ingredients.

Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen - Ashley Covelli

No ratings yet

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Servings: 4 Servings

Course: Seafood

Cuisine: American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Freshly chopped herbs such as parsley, cilantro, chives, or dill for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Heat olive oil over moderate heat in a medium, non-stick skillet.
Once hot, add shrimp and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is cooked through, about 2-4 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped herbs, if desired.