Spanish Paprika Shrimp & Green Beans
Sweet August green beans and tomatoes turn sale shrimp into a fast Spanish-inspired skillet dinner with smoky paprika, garlic, and bright sherry vinegar.
Ingredients
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Patagonia Pink Shrimp 16/20 (Previously Frozen)12 oz, peeled and deveined $7.99
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Fresh Bagged Green Beans8 oz $3.99
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Fresh Roma Tomato8 oz $2.99
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Garlic2 cloves $0.99
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Parsley2 tablespoons chopped $1.89
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extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons
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smoked paprika1 teaspoon
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sherry vinegar1 tablespoon
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red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon
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kosher salt3/4 teaspoon
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ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon
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Mar de Frades Atlantico Albarino Spain White Wine1 bottle $37.99
Instructions
- Trim the ends from 8 ounces green beans, dice 8 ounces Roma tomato, mince 2 garlic cloves, chop 2 tablespoons parsley, and pat 12 ounces shrimp dry.
- Toss 12 ounces shrimp with 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear 12 ounces seasoned shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until lightly browned but not fully cooked, then transfer them to a plate.
- Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 8 ounces trimmed green beans, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt to the skillet; cook for 4 minutes. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, then cook for 30 seconds.
- Add 8 ounces diced Roma tomato and 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until juicy and slightly reduced. Return 12 ounces seared shrimp and add 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the shrimp are opaque and reach 145°F.
- Divide the finished skillet mixture between 2 shallow bowls, spooning the smoky tomato pan juices over each serving.
Total time: 30 minutes
Estimated cost: $12–$14
Health notes: About 390 calories per serving, with roughly 40 grams of protein and a generous serving of vegetables.
Drink pairing: A chilled Albariño complements the sweet shrimp and cuts through the smoky garlic-tomato sauce.
Wine picks:
- Mar de Frades Atlantico Albarino Spain White Wine $37.99 1 bottle
- Segura Viudas Brut Cava Spain Sparkling Wine $10.99 1 bottle
Why it works: The Albariño is the clearest match: its crisp acidity and saline citrus character complement sweet shrimp, fresh tomato, and green beans while refreshing the palate after the smoked paprika, garlic, and olive oil. A dry Cava is a lively alternative, with bubbles and acidity that cut through the smoky tomato pan juices and echo the dish’s Spanish profile.