Blackened Skillet Shrimp Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this incredibly flavorful Blackened Skillet Shrimp recipe! This easy, impressive dish is ready in under 30 minutes and features succulent shrimp with a smoky, spicy blackened crust. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a casual weeknight meal, this recipe serves 2-4 people (adjust shrimp quantity as needed). Get your shrimp from [www.bigeasyseafood.com](www.bigeasyseafood.com) for the best quality!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 22 mins
Calories 892.2 kcal
Protein 126g
Rating 5.0 (13 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Blackened Skillet Shrimp

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How to Make Blackened Skillet Shrimp

  1. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).
  2. In a large black iron skillet, arrange 1 lb (450g) shrimp in an attractive single layer.
  3. Squeeze the juice of 1 large lemon over the shrimp.
  4. Generously sprinkle with: 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp your favorite hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco or Frank's RedHot), 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  5. Dot the skillet with 2 tbsp butter or margarine, in small pieces.
  6. Place the skillet in the preheated oven for 7-10 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and opaque.
  7. Remove from oven and let rest for 1 minute.
  8. Serve immediately from the skillet with hot crusty french bread for dipping in the flavorful butter sauce.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

129 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

200g

Carbs

3g