Blackened Shrimp

This Blackened Shrimp recipe is fast, flavorful and endlessly versatile. Made with a homemade blackening seasoning mix that delivers big on flavor and spice, these shrimp come together in minutes and work in tacos, bowls, salads and so much more.

Cook Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 134kcal

Ingredients

1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 lb. raw shrimp * peeled & deveined
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions

Measure the 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon dried basil, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt into a small bowl. Stir until mixed. Set aside.
If you have not already, peel and devein the shrimp BEFORE proceeding.
Place the 1 lb. raw shrimp into a medium-sized bowl. Sprinkle with the blackening seasoning, and toss until all shrimp are coated. (The seasoning will be thick. Don't fear that this will be too much — it makes it delicious!)
Heat a skillet with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. (If doing this at a tailgate, you can throw the shrimp directly onto the grill! Or you can cook them on a skillet on the grill, if you so desire.)
When the oil is hot, add the shrimp.
Cook until pink and completely cooked through. This will take about 3-4 minutes on each side, depending on the heat.
Remove from the skillet, and enjoy!

Notes

Cool, then store the shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

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