5 from 3 votes
Blackened Shrimp
This juicy New Orleans-style Blackened Shrimp has the perfect amount of kick to spice up your healthy dinner rotation.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
132 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled, deveined, and patted dry with paper towels, large
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 pinches cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
- cilantro freshly chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, onion powder, cayenne pepper, chili powder, black pepper, brown sugar, cumin, and salt.
- Place shrimp in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Add the mixed spices and toss to coat evenly.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes on the first side, adding more oil to the pan if needed.
- Mix in minced garlic and flip the shrimp, cooking them another 2-3 minutes or until cooked through and opaque.
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet and sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
132kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
1097mg
(46%)
Potassium
203mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
967IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1097mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 967IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.