Blackened Shrimp
Cajun blackened shrimp is full of bold flavors and is so easy to make. All you need are some shrimp, blackened seasoning, and a hot skillet!
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined (see notes)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Cajun Blackening Seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
- 1/8 tsp ground clove
Instructions
- Rinse the deveined shrimp and pat dry with paper towels.
- Add shrimp blackening spices to a small bowl and stir to combine; set aside.
- Place a clean, dry frying pan or cast iron skillet over high heat until it starts to smoke. Keep kitchen area well ventilated.
- Toss the shrimp in melted butter and then dredge both sides in blackening spices. Press spices to adhere if necessary.
- Immediately sear shrimp in preheated pan over high heat for 30-60 seconds on each side depending on size. Don't overcook, as they will dry out.
- Serve immediately with slices of lemon. Or, use them as part of another recipe, like shrimp and grits.
Notes
- Deveining shrimp is not a difficult process. Just follow these simple steps:
If you have never cleaned shrimp, don't worry; it's very easy to do. Deveining shrimp is not a difficult process. Just follow these simple steps:
Start by carefully removing the shells from all your shrimp. Use a paring knife to gently scrape down the curved back of the shrimp, then use the tip to extract the thin, grayish vein. Completely remove the rest of the vein with a pair of kitchen tweezers or your finger. Repeat the process with the remainder of the shrimp. Give them a nice rinse with cool water and pat dry.
- Start by carefully removing the shells from all your shrimp.
- Use a paring knife to gently scrape down the curved back of the shrimp, then use the tip to extract the thin, grayish vein.
- Completely remove the rest of the vein with a pair of kitchen tweezers or your finger.
- Repeat the process with the remainder of the shrimp. Give them a nice rinse with cool water and pat dry.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 231mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 1379mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1216IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.