Easy Blackened Shrimp Recipe
Ready in 10 minutes, this super easy Blackened Shrimp is packed with flavor! Make your own seasoning blend or buy one premade for easy prep.
Servings: 5
Calories: 140kcal
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, more for cooking
- 1 lime, juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, for garnish
Blackened Seasoning
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar, omit for Whole30
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt, if you sub this for garlic powder, just be sure to add salt to the mixture
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
Instructions
- Combine all blackened seasoning ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
- Toss shrimp and olive oil together in a large mixing bowl. Then add the blackened seasoning and mix until shrimp are fully coated.
- Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a cast iron skillet or non-stick pan and heat on medium-high until the pan is hot.
- Lay shrimp flat on pan without overlapping them and cook for 3-4 minute, then flip and cook 2-3 more minutes or until the shrimp are opaque and fully cooked. When finished, transfer the shrimp to a plate and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime juice. Serve them in tacos, rice bowls, or on their own with some roasted vegetables!
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Notes
- This is the enameled cast iron skillet I use and love!
- This cast iron skillet is a really good affordable option.
Nutrition
Serving: 0g | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 228mg | Sodium: 706mg | Potassium: 72mg | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin C: 3.7mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 1.9mg
