Spanish Style Garlic Shrimp with Capers
Dive into the vibrant flavors of Spain with this irresistible Spanish Style Garlic Shrimp with Capers recipe. Featuring tender, succulent shrimp sautéed in golden olive oil with thinly sliced garlic, smoky paprika, and a zesty kick from briny capers and red pepper flakes, this dish is a celebration of bold, Mediterranean-inspired taste. A splash of dry white wine adds depth to the pan juices, creating the perfect sauce to mop up with crusty bread. Finished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, this quick 20-minute recipe is perfect as an appetizer, light main course, or tapas-style feast. Impress your guests with this savory, easy-to-make dish that elevates simple ingredients into a show-stopping meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 6 cloves Garlic (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp Capers (drained and rinsed)
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 0.25 cup Dry white wine
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 Lemon (juiced)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 loaf Crusty bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
Add the sliced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Stir in the capers, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds to release their flavors.
Raise the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes on one side until they turn pink, then flip them over.
Pour the dry white wine into the pan and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through and the liquid reduces slightly.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Transfer the garlic shrimp with capers to a serving dish and serve immediately, optionally with warm crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.5 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 886 mg | 295% | |
| Sodium | 4612 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.2 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 146.5 g | 293% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 385 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1821 mg | 39% | |
*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.
