Blackened Shrimp
If you're looking for a quick dinner that's packed with flavor, these blackened shrimp are hard to beat.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- skillet to cook shrimp
Ingredients
- 1½ lb shrimp uncooked fresh or frozen (cooking times will vary)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp each salt & pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper use less or more as needed
Instructions
- Mix up all the spices in a small bowl. Prepare the shrimp (cleaning fresh shrimp) or defrosting the frozen shrimp by running it under water with a mesh strainer. Place shrimp into a large bowl.
- Add the seasoning to the shrimp and mix well. Place a skillet in the stove on medium/high heat. Spritz the pan lightly with cooking spray. Place the shrimp in while it's hot. Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes on one side without touching (this helps create the blackened look).
- Turn off the heat, flip the shrimp and let them continue to cook for another minute or two with the stovetop off. Add in 1 Tbsp of butter (optional) and serve.
Notes
- Serve with tacos, as fajitas, over lettuce, pasta or with rice and veggies. I served mine with rice and Mango Salsa.
- Don’t over cook the shrimp! They just take 4 minutes total to cook.
- Adjust the spice as needed for those picky eaters.
- Store in the fridge for 2 days, I would not freeze leftovers.
Nutrition
Serving: 6 shrimp | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 208mg | Sodium: 1183mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg