Blackened Shrimp
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Marinate Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
276 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Blackened Shrimp
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With a bold flavor that's the perfect combination of spicy and smoky, this Blackened Shrimp Recipe makes a quick weekday meal. Serve garnished with cilantro and lime wedges or add to a rice bowl, tacos, salads, and more.
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Ingredients
For blackened shrimp
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined , tails ON
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro to garnish
- Lime wedges to garnish
For building a bowl
- 1 cup cooked jasmine rice
- 1 medium avocado sliced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup canned corn drained and washed
Instructions
- Pat dry the shrimp with a kitchen towel and set them aside.
- In a bowl or on a plate, combine the spices by mixing red chili powder, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture over the shrimp, ensuring they are evenly coated. Allow the shrimp to marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with some oil. Add the marinated shrimp in batches to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side.
- Transfer the cooked shrimp to a platter and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
- To assemble a bowl, arrange the cooked rice, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, corn, and blackened shrimp on top. Enjoy your meal!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
276kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
214mg
(71%)
Sodium
1613mg
(67%)
Potassium
352mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1266IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
123mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 214mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 1613mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1266IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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