Blackened Shrimp Recipe
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
158 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Blackened Shrimp Recipe
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Juicy, tender shrimp is bathed in butter and a homemade blackening seasoning, then seared until beautifully cooked with a little char.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs large raw shrimp (26-30 per pound) peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 2 - 3 Tbsp blackening seasoning see recipe below in Chef's notes (or use store-bought)
- 3 Tbsp melted butter slightly cooled
- 2 Tbsp vegetable or avocado oil divided
- Lemon wedges for garnish
- minced fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
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Instructions
Prepare
- Pat shrimp very dry with paper towels, then add to a large mixing bowl and toss with the melted butter.
Season
- Make seasoning if using homemade, or get out the store-bought seasoning mix.
- Sprinkle shrimp with blackening seasoning and toss to combine, so that each shrimp is coated very well.
Cook
- Heat a large cast iron skillet (or other large heavy bottomed skillet) over MED HIGH heat for several minutes, or until you see small wisps of smoke. Add 1 Tbsp of oil and swirl to coat the pan.
- Add half of the shrimp, in a single layer. Cook about 90 seconds, then flip each shrimp over, cooking for another minute on the second side.
- Remove shrimp to a plate. Add remaining vegetable oil and shrimp, then cook about 90 seconds, then flip each shrimp over, cooking for another minute on the second side.
Serve
- Add all shrimp back to the skillet, then remove from the heat. Serve hot, with some lemon wedges and sprinkled with a bit of minced fresh parsley or cilantro (if desired).
Notes
- Homemade Blackening Seasoning
- We love to serve these shrimp with some Cilantro Lime Rice (or plain white or basmati rice), and with some Remoulade Sauce for dipping/drizzling.
- 2 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp regular paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper (amount depends on your spice tolerance)
- 1/2 - 1 tsp cayenne pepper (amount depends on your spice tolerance)
- 1/2 tsp dried celery seed
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- Whisk all ingredients together in a mixing bowl, then add to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place.
- If sealed well after each use, seasoning should stay fresh for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
158kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
206mg
(69%)
Sodium
1789mg
(75%)
Potassium
173mg
(5%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
447IU
(9%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 206mg | 69% |
| Sodium | 1789mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 447IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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