Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this Quick & Easy Blackened Shrimp Recipe. With a perfect blend of spices and a quick cooking time, this dish transforms ordinary shrimp into a culinary masterpiece. Ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, the blackened shrimp pairs beautifully with rice, tacos, or salads. Experience a burst of flavor that will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss shrimp in olive oil and coat evenly with the spice blend.
- Preheat skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Sear shrimp in a single layer for 2-3 minutes on each side until opaque and slightly charred.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked shrimp before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 190mg