Perfect Blackened Shrimp
Blackened shrimp are a delicious Cajun meal that cooks up in 15 minutes! Make this recipe for a standalone dinner or an easy appetizer!
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined (see notes)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Blackening Spices for Shrimp
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
- 1/8 tsp ground clove
Instructions
- Rinse the deveined shrimp and pat dry with paper towels.
- Add shrimp blackening spices to a small bowl and stir to combine; set aside.
- Place a clean, dry frying pan or cast iron skillet over high heat until it starts to smoke. Keep kitchen area well ventilated.
- Toss the shrimp in melted butter and then dredge both sides in blackening spices. Press spices to adhere if necessary.
- Immediately sear shrimp in preheated pan over high heat for 30-60 seconds on each side. Don't overcook, as they will dry out. Serve immediately with slices of lemon. Or, use them as part of another recipe, like shrimp and grits.
Notes
- If you have never cleaned shrimp, don't worry; it's very easy to do. There are instructions on how to peel and devein shrimp in my Cajun Shrimp and Rice recipe post.
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 231mg | Sodium: 1379mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1216IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg