- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (for color and flavor)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped