Description
This Easy Blackened Shrimp recipe offers a quick and flavorful way to enjoy succulent shrimp coated in a spicy, smoky blend of herbs and spices, cooked to perfection in a skillet. Ready in just 11 minutes, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a flavorful appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning mix: In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly blended.
- Coat the shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the seasoning mix and toss well to ensure each shrimp is evenly coated with the spice blend.
- Heat the skillet: Place a skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Allow the oil to heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the seasoned shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until the shrimp turn pink and develop a slightly charred blackened crust.
- Flip and finish cooking: Turn the shrimp over and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fully cooked through and blackened on the other side.
- Serve immediately: Remove the shrimp from the skillet and serve hot with rice, roasted vegetables, or use them as a filling for tacos as desired.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control the heat level to your preference.
- Ensure the skillet and oil are hot before adding shrimp to achieve the perfect blackened crust.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; cook shrimp in batches if necessary to maintain heat and proper searing.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the shrimp at their best texture and flavor.
