Blackened Shrimp
Make the best blackened shrimp with this recipe! These juicy, tender blackened shrimp can be added to a bowl, wrap, tacos, salads, skewers, or pasta (so really, anything you want). They’re so versatile and add a delicious kick to every meal. You can make the shrimp as spicy as you want by adding more or less cayenne. These shrimp are easy to make, ready in 10 minutes, and adds a tasty protein to any meal! Make this recipe and don’t forget to leave a review!
What ingredients to I need to make this recipe?
Shrimp
Olive oil
Smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Dried oregano
Dried basil
Dried thyme
Cayenne
Pepper
Salt
Tips for cooking shrimp:
Do not overcook. I repeat: Do not overcook! This will dry out the shrimp and make it more tough. Cooking for one or two minutes on each side should do the trick!
Wait until the pan is nice and hot to put the shrimp on. This also helps the shrimp stay nice and juicy.
Put the shrimp in a single layer on the pan (don’t overlap!) so the shrimp can cook evenly.
After placing the shrimp on the pan, don’t touch them except for to flip them once. This helps them get a little bit of a crispy exterior.
How do I know when shrimp is done cooking?
Shrimp cook very quickly! Watch them the whole time they’re cooking because it is so easy to overcook them. Keep an eye on the back of the shrimp where the vein is removed from. Once this turns pink, they’re done! Remove them immediately, otherwise they will overcook.
How to that frozen shrimp:
Place the shrimp in a bowl or colander and run cold water over it for about 5-10 minutes, until thawed.
How to make this recipe:
1) Mix together all the ingredients besides the shrimp and olive oil (all the spices).
2) Place the shrimp in a bowl and mix with olive oil.
3) Pour the spice mixture over the shrimp and mix until the shrimp are coated.
4) Heat a skillet to medium-high heat, then place shrimp in a single layer on the pan. Cook for about 1-2 minutes on eachs side, until cooked through.
5) Remove from heat and serve on salads, bowls, burritos, pastas, tacos, wraps, or skewers!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp (peeled, deveined)
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp cayenne (more if you want it spicier)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Mix together all spices (all ingredients besides shrimp and olive oil).
- Place shrimp in a bowl and toss with olive oil, then mix in spice mixture until coated.
- Preheat a pan on medium-high heat, then add shrimp to pan in a single layer.
- Cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
- Remove from heat and serve on/with tacos, burritos, wraps, pasta, or whatever you want!
