Blackened Shrimp
Blackened shrimp is a spicy, buttery easy shrimp recipe that features bold flavors of homemade blackening seasoning.
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 lb uncooked shrimp large, extra large, or jumbo size
Butter
- 2 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 tablespoon butter for cooking
Blackening Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper add more if needs to be spicier
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- If you bought shrimp in shells, make sure to peel and devein the shrimp first.
- Let the shrimp warm up on the counter for few minutes if needed.
- Preheat a cooking pan over medium-high heat while seasoning shrimp.
- Pat clean shrimp dry with a paper towel and add them to a mixing bowl.
- Mix together all the ingredient for the blackening seasoning in a small bowl.
- Add melted butter to the shrimp and toss to coat them evenly.
- Sprinkle blackening seasoning over the shrimp and mix gently.
- Add a tablespoon of butter to the preheated skillet and add shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook shrimp until pink and opaque, then flip and cook until done.
- Remove from heat as soon as they're cooked and serve.
Notes
Use plant-based butter for a lactose-free version. Adjust cayenne pepper for desired spice level.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 48gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 617mgSodium: 3084mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2301IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 355mgIron: 7mg
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