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Blackened Shrimp
This quick and easy Blackened Shrimp recipe is made with a blend of simple, yet delicious spices that take the flavor of this dish to the next level! These tasty shrimp are great as a healthy main served with your favorite sides or incorporated into meals like tacos, salads, and burrito bowls!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 124 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Cajun
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 1 teaspoon fine kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fine ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp shelled and deveined
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all the seasonings.
- Place the thawed shrimp in a bowl and pat dry with paper towels to eliminate the remaining water.
- Sprinkle with the seasoning mix and stir well to coat each shrimp.
- Preheat a large heavy-bottom skillet over medium heat and drizzle with the oil.
- Working in 2 batches, add the shrimp in a single layer and cook until charred and curled, about 2 minutes per each side.
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Notes
- Storing leftovers: Place leftover blackened shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep for about two days.
- To reheat: You can cook shrimp on the stove with about a teaspoon of olive oil on medium heat for about 1-2 minutes until they are heated through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
124kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
1226mg
(51%)
Potassium
200mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
1189IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1226mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1189IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.