A spicy, smoky, and crispy shrimp dish paired with a cool, creamy garlic sauce—perfect for tacos, rice bowls, or enjoying on its own!

 Ingredients

For the Shrimp:
• 1 lb large shrimp (peeled & deveined)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat) 
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp dried thyme

For the Creamy Sauce:
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 
• 1 clove garlic, minced 
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice 

 Instructions

 Season the Shrimp:

In a large bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cayenne, oregano, and thyme until well coated.

 Cook the Shrimp:
• Grill Option: Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp is opaque and slightly charred.
• Pan-Fried Option: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown.

 Prepare the Creamy Sauce:

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until smooth.

 Serve & Enjoy:
• Arrange grilled shrimp on a plate.
• Serve with a side of creamy sauce for dipping.
• Garnish with extra fresh parsley & lemon wedges for extra zest!

 Pro Tips & Variations

 Extra Crispy? Coat shrimp in a light layer of cornstarch before frying!
 Spice it Up: Add extra cayenne or red pepper flakes for a bolder kick! 
 Serving Ideas: Serve over garlic butter rice, tacos, or a fresh salad! 

 Time & Servings:
• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 6 min
• Total Time: 16 min
• Servings: 4