Course: Main
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 190kcal
Blackened Shrimp is so quick and easy to make and wonderfully delicious. The blackening seasoning is a balance of spicy, earthy chilis and herbs.
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Blackened Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper approximately
Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp (31/35 count) peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Blackened Seasoning
In a large bowl, combine paprika, cumin, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
Shrimp
Working in batches, dip the shrimp in the melted butter. Transfer shrimp to the seasoning mixture, tossing to coat in blackened seasoning.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and heat until shimmering.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in one layer. Cook, 2 minutes or until blackened. Turn the shrimp and cook, 1 to 2 minutes or until the shrimp are pink, firm and opaque.
Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 1252mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1032IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 3mg