Quick & Easy Blackened Shrimp 

Quick & Easy Blackened Shrimp is a flavorful and spicy seafood dish that's ready in just about 5 minutes. Coated with a homemade blackened seasoning blend, these shrimp are seared to perfection, offering a crispy exterior and juicy interior. Serve them over rice, in tacos, or alongside a fresh salad for a satisfying meal.

Full Recipe: 

Ingredients:

For the Blackened Shrimp:

• 1 pound raw shrimp (26–30 count), peeled and deveined

• 2 teaspoons paprika

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ⅛–¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to heat preference)

• ½ teaspoon cumin

• ½ teaspoon dried thyme

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ¼ teaspoon onion powder

• 1–2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Remoulade Sauce (Optional):

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard (Creole mustard preferred)

• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika

• 1 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning

• 2 teaspoons capers, roughly chopped

• 1 teaspoon horseradish

• ½ teaspoon pickle juice (dill or sweet)

• ½ teaspoon hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco, Crystal, Louisiana)

• 1 clove garlic, minced

 Directions:

1. Prepare the Remoulade Sauce (Optional):

   • In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, whole grain mustard, sweet paprika, Cajun or Creole seasoning, chopped capers, horseradish, pickle juice, hot sauce, and minced garlic until fully combined.

   • Serve immediately with prepared shrimp, or cover and chill for at least one hour for enhanced flavor.

2. Season the Shrimp:

   • In a small bowl, combine paprika, salt, cayenne pepper, cumin, dried thyme, black pepper, and onion powder.

   • Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a medium bowl. Sprinkle the spice blend over the shrimp and toss gently to coat evenly.
     
     

3. Cook the Shrimp:

   • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Once the pan is hot, add 1–2 tablespoons of olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom.

   • Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer.

   • Cook the shrimp undisturbed for 1 minute.

   • Flip the shrimp over and cook for an additional 1 minute, or until the shrimp are opaque and curled into a "J" shape.

   • Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.

4. Serve:

   • Transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving platter.

   • Serve with the optional remoulade sauce on the side for dipping.

 Nutritional Information (Per Serving Approximate)

• Calories: 361 kcal

• Protein: 22g

Fat: 26g

• Carbohydrates: 11g

• Saturated Fat: 4g

• Cholesterol: 191mg

• Sodium: 1658mg

• Potassium: 332mg

• Fiber: 2g

• Sugar: 4g

• Vitamin A: 2379 IU

• Vitamin C: 1mg

• Calcium: 105mg

• Iron: 2mg