Ingredients for Blackened Skillet Shrimp
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Lemon
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 tsp salt
- Pepper
- Red Pepper
- Butter
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How to Make Blackened Skillet Shrimp
- Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).
- In a large black iron skillet, arrange 1 lb (450g) shrimp in an attractive single layer.
- Squeeze the juice of 1 large lemon over the shrimp.
- 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.
- Dot the skillet with 2 tbsp butter or margarine, in small pieces.
- Place the skillet in the preheated oven for 7-10 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and opaque.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 1 minute.
- Serve immediately from the skillet with hot crusty french bread for dipping in the flavorful butter sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
129 g
Sugar
6g
Fat
200g
Carbs
3g