Description
Ready in 10 minutes, this super easy Blackened Shrimp is packed with flavor! Serve them with risotto, a simple salad, or on their own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for cooking
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
Instructions
- Combine: Combine the brown sugar, black pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic salt, and onion powder in a small mixing bowl.
- Season: Toss the shrimp and olive oil together in a large mixing bowl, then add the blackened seasoning and mix until the shrimp are fully coated.
- Cook: Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a cast iron skillet or non-stick pan and heat on medium-high. Lay the shrimp flat without overlapping and cook for 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook 2-3 more minutes or until opaque and fully cooked.
- Garnish: Transfer the shrimp to a plate and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime juice.
Notes
To bake: pre-heat oven to 400°F, spread shrimp on a foiled baking sheet, and bake for 8-10 minutes. Avoid overcrowding the pan for the best sear. Cook shrimp carefully to avoid a rubbery texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 706 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 228 mg
Keywords: blackened shrimp, cajun shrimp, easy seafood, quick dinner, blackened seafood