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blackened shrimp piled on a plate with lemon wedges
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5 from 6 votes

Blackened Shrimp Recipe

Easy Blackened Shrimp Recipe - only 3 simple ingredients are needed to make this tasty pan-seared blackened shrimp. A quick and easy recipe, ready in 10 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, cajun
Keyword: blackening season, easy blackened shrimp
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 142kcal
Author: Nikki

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb raw deveined peeled shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons Homemade Blackened Seasoning see recipe below

Instructions

  • Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • Toss the shrimp in a bowl with the Blackened seasoning.
  • Add the oil to a large cast iron pan or skillet and heat over medium high heat.
  • Add shrimp to the pan, arranging in a single layer. Do not move or disturb the shrimp and let cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Flip the shrimp and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, until shrimp are no longer pink.
  • Remove shrimp from the pan and serve immediately, garnished with fresh lemon if desired.

Notes

Click here for Blackened Seasoning Blend

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 642mg | Potassium: 128mg | Vitamin A: 204IU | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 0.2mg