15 Minute Easy Blackened Shrimp
Blackened Shrimp – mouth-watering tender and juicy shrimp coated with delicious blackened seasoning, full of amazing flavor. A quick and delicious meal that comes together in just 15 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 184kcal
Ingredients
Blackened Seasoning
- 2 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp ground thyme
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Shrimp
- 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined, thawed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 pieces flour tortillas 8-inch size, optional
Instructions
- Take the shrimp from freezer and thaw it overnight or use running water to thaw it quickly.
- Mix together paprika, cayenne, thyme, oregano, onion powder, cumin, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Combine thawed shrimp with 1 tbsp oil and blackened seasoning. Mix well. Let sit for 5-10 minutes for the seasoning to soak in.
- Place a non-stick pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add butter and garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- Then add the seasoned shrimp and sauté for 1-2 minutes each side until shrimp turn pink and start to curl. Don’t overcrowd the pan, and you can cook in batches if needed.
- Remove shrimp from heat. Serve on hot tortillas if desired and enjoy!
Notes
You can also leave the shrimp and seasoning in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours in a bowl covered with plastic wrap.
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 293mg | Sodium: 1212mg | Potassium: 116mg | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 5.1mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 3.1mg | Net Carbs: 2g