Pan-Fried Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish where shrimp are seasoned and seared to perfection in a hot skillet. It’s ideal for a light meal, appetizer, or a topping for salads and pasta.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:6 minutes
Total Time:16 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Pan-Frying
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes if using.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.
Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the pan — cook shrimp in batches if needed.
Use tail-on shrimp for presentation or tail-off for convenience.
Great served over rice, pasta, or tossed in a salad.