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.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Stir in the capers, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds to release their flavors.

Step 5

Raise the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

Step 6

Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes on one side until they turn pink, then flip them over.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Step 9

Transfer the garlic shrimp with capers to a serving dish and serve immediately, optionally with warm crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1028.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1977.5

Total Fat 58.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 885.8mg	0%
Sodium 4612.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 210.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 8.6g
Protein 146.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 384.9mg	0%
Iron 14.2mg	0%
Potassium 1820.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.0%

Protein: 30.0%

Carbs: 43.0%