Description
This easy blackened shrimp recipe is a quick burst of coastal flavor spicy, smoky, and just a little sweet, with tender shrimp seared to perfection in a hot skillet.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus 1 tbsp for cooking)
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt (or garlic powder + pinch of salt)
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, black pepper, oregano, thyme, cayenne, paprika, garlic salt, and onion powder.
- Toss the shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil in a large bowl. Add the blackened seasoning and mix until well coated.
- In a large cast iron or non-stick skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 3–4 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes, or until opaque and cooked through.
- Transfer to a plate, squeeze fresh lime juice over the top, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat in a skillet or microwave in short bursts. Great cold in salads or wraps. For less heat, reduce cayenne. Use coconut sugar for paleo or keto options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
