Creamy Paprika Sauced Shrimp with Spinach

This is verrry yummy! It's easy, quick (once you have all the ingredients together) and makes about 3 servings. Highly suggest serving with rice, is a perfect pairing :)

Link to my YouTube video "making of the recipe": https://youtu.be/qsSbR44ElXU

Original recipe credit: https://dishingouthealth.com/garlic-paprika-shrimp-skillet/

Recipe below contains my modifications.

Ingredients:

1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

~1 tsp. sea salt, divided

~3/4 tsp. coarse ground black pepper, divided

3 T. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

half of a medium orange (or other color) bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 small yellow onion (or 1 large shallot), thinly sliced

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 T. tomato paste

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (omit if you prefer non-spicy)

1/2 c. chicken broth

1/4 c. dry white wine

2 tsp. paprika

2 handfuls fresh spinach leaves

1/2 c. heavy cream

1 T. fresh lemon juice

chopped fresh Italian parsley, for garnish (I forgot to mention this in my video!)

Directions:

1. Pat shrimp dry, then season with sea salt and pepper, to taste. 

2. In a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat, add 2 T. of the olive oil. Once heated, add the shrimp. Cook for around 3 min, then flip and cook around 2 more minutes (until firm and no longer opaque). Transfer to a plate.

3. Reduce heat slightly. Add remaining 1 T. olive oil to the skillet. Once it is heated, add the bell pepper and onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until starting to soften.

4. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes. Cook 2-3 min, stirring frequently.

5. Deglaze pan with chicken broth and white wine. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, until reduced by around half.

6. Stir in the paprika and spinach. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until spinach has wilted.

7. Stir in the heavy cream and lemon juice. Season with sea salt and pepper, to taste.

8. Return shrimp to skillet and stir to coat in sauce/rewarm. Serve, garnished with parsley (if desired), and enjoy!