Paprika (Spanish)

Paprika is a spice which comes from a mild red pepper in the family Capsicum annum. It is a brilliant red powder and often used as a garnish. Paprika ranges from sweet and mild to hot. Spanish Paprika flavors shellfish, rice, and sausage dishes. Paprika, as a member of the capsicum family, is indigenous to the Western Hemisphere. The pepper is grown widely and takes on a slightly different flavor depending on local soil and climatic conditions.