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Blackened Shrimp Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this fiery Blackened Shrimp recipe! A guaranteed crowd-pleaser, these succulent shrimp are packed with bold Cajun spices and cooked to perfection. Serve with garlic bread and your favorite chilled beverage for a truly unforgettable meal. #BlackenedShrimp #CajunShrimp #SeafoodRecipe #SpicyRecipe #EasyRecipe #DinnerRecipe

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 255.8 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 4.3 (16 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Blackened Shrimp

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How to Make Blackened Shrimp

  1. In a small bowl, thoroughly mix together 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme.
  2. Dredge 1 pound of shrimp in the spice mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  3. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over high heat. Once melted, reduce heat to medium.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, or until they curl and turn pink. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
  5. Once cooked, remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  6. (Optional) Add 1 cup of chopped vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, onions) to the skillet and sauté in the remaining butter for 3-5 minutes, sprinkling with extra spice mix if desired.
  7. Serve the blackened shrimp immediately with crusty garlic bread and a chilled beverage of your choice (ice-cold beer or chilled white wine are excellent pairings).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

73g

Carbs

1g

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