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Easy 15-Minute Broiled Shrimp

Broiling is one of the easiest and fastest ways to prepare shrimp, and in this easy recipe, the shrimp are seasoned with a delicious Cajun-style seasoning.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 368 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound raw shrimp Jumbo, 21-25 shrimp per pound, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

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  1. Heat the broiler on high (450°F) with an oven rack set 6 inches from the heating element (not directly below but the second rack from the top). Line a rimmed, broiler-safe baking sheet with foil (for easy cleanup).
  2. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Place them in a large bowl.
  3. Add the olive oil, kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne. Toss to coat with a large spoon.
  4. Arrange the seasoned shrimp in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. If there's any remaining olive oil mixture in the bowl, spoon it evenly on top of the shrimp.
  5. Broil the shrimp until opaque and cooked through, 6-7 minutes for jumbo shrimp or 5 minutes for large shrimp.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • There's no need to flip the shrimp midway through cooking. You can broil them undisturbed until they're fully cooked. 
  • I don't recommend using frozen shrimp. If yours are frozen, quickly defrost them by placing them in a large bowl, covering them with cool water, and replacing the water once or twice. They should be defrosted after about 5 minutes. Drain them for ten minutes on paper towels before using them. 
  • You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Gently reheat them in the microwave, covered, at 50% power, or add them cold to a salad.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5recipe Calories 368kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 616mg (26%) Fiber 1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 368

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5recipe
Calories 368kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 616mg 26%
Fiber 1g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.