Blackened Shrimp

Name: Blackened Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined; 3 tablespoons butter; Lemon wedges

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Blackened doesn't mean burnt. It means shrimp that are so flavorful, you'll want to use them in everything! Here's how to make blackened shrimp with homemade blackened seasoning.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons butter
Lemon wedges

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Add shrimp; toss to coat.
In a large cast iron or heavy-duty skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink and edges are browned. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

about 10 shrimp: 230 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 230mg cholesterol, 567mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.

With a nice amount of spice, this blackened shrimp makes for a great quick dinner. It's perfect served over rice. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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