Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"A little bad taste is like a nice dash of paprika."
- Dorothy Parker
The refrigerator light goes on...
This recipe was inspired by a dish that I had in Chile - Gambas Merken.
Gambas is the Spanish word for shrimp and merkén is a local smoked paprika from a pepper, the cacho de cabra, and combined with ground coriander. The combination is a smoky, spicy seasoning that has a nice herbaceous flavor from the coriander.
It is not widely available in the U.S. but is definitely worth seeking out. There are a lot of great smoked paprika varieties available, however, that add so much to any dish.
Shrimp with Smoked Paprika
Servings: 2 | Serving size: about 4 ounces shrimp with sauce
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
This recipe makes great leftovers served cold or reheated gently. Keeps well, tightly sealed and placed in the refrigerator, about 3 days.
Serve with Romano Grits or Plain Mashed Potatoes or Plain Mashed Potatoes - Low Sodium Version or Cilantro Lime Rice or Cilantro Lime Rice - Low Sodium Version
AND
Serve with Parmesan Squash. or Spinach and Garlic or Spinach and Garlic - Low Sodium Version or Parmesan Zucchini or Roasted Parsnips and Carrots
| 1 tsp | unsalted butter |
| 2 tsp | olive oil |
| 1 clove | garlic (minced) |
| 1 small | shallot (minced) |
| 1 tsp | smoked paprika (or merken) |
| 8 ounces | shrimp (peeled and deveined) |
| 2 tsp | fresh lemon juice |
| 1/8 tsp | salt |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
| 1 Tbsp | dry sherry or white wine |
Place the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the garlic and shallot. Cook gently over medium heat. Stir frequently and don't let the shallot or garlic brown.
When they are soft, add the paprika and cook for about 2 minutes.
Add the shrimp and cook for about 8 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and firm.
Add the lemon juice, salt, pepper and wine.
Toss for about 1 minute and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 4 ounces shrimp with sauce
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 202 | Calories from Fat 76 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 3g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 177mg | 58% |
| Sodium 316mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrates 5g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 23g |
| Vitamin A 8% | Vitamin C 9% |
| Calcium 5% | Iron 18% |
| Vitamin K 3 mcg | Potassium 277 mg |
| Magnesium 46 mg | |