5 Minute Sherried Shrimp Tapas
Transform your next gathering into a Spanish-inspired feast with **5-Minute Sherried Shrimp Tapas**—the ultimate quick-fix appetizer that’s bursting with bold flavors. Succulent extra-large shrimp are sautéed in fragrant olive oil and garlic, then simmered with dry sherry, smoky paprika, and a hint of red pepper flakes for a tantalizingly complex sauce. A sprinkling of fresh parsley adds brightness, while a squeeze of lemon brings the perfect touch of tangy freshness. Ready in just five minutes, this easy tapas recipe is ideal for effortless entertaining or a light dinner for two. Quick, flavorful, and utterly irresistible, these sherry-infused shrimp are guaranteed to impress with minimal effort. Perfect for fans of Spanish cuisine and quick seafood recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Dry sherry
- 0.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 wedge Lemon wedge (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the thinly sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant—but do not let it brown.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and cook for 1 minute on one side until pink.
Flip the shrimp and immediately add the dry sherry, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Cook for another 1–2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is fully cooked and coated with the sauce.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the chopped parsley on top.
Serve immediately with a lemon wedge on the side for a squeeze of freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
487 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 265 mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 1000 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.1 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 38.8 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 576 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
