Easy Blackened Shrimp Recipe
This recipe makes the most bold and flavorful cajun blackened shrimp in just 10 minutes. Make them ahead of time for salads, meal preps, or to serve over pasta.
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