Easy Blackened Shrimp

A simple recipe for delicious blackened shrimp for a quick protein-packed meal! Gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, paleo and whole 30 friendly.

Confession time again. I didn't eat shrimp for about the first 18 years of my life. I know, weird, right? I've always eaten fish but didn't like the taste of shrimp, especially shrimp cocktail. I also hated ketchup and horseradish, so you know, there's that. But I still don't like cold boiled shrimp. Not my cup of tea.

However, I love grilled or blackened shrimp! I developed the taste somewhere along the road, and now shrimp is one of my go-to's for a quick, healthy meal. They are so easy to pull out of the freezer and thaw quickly, and they only take about 5 minutes to cook! So perfect for busy weeknights!

These blackened shrimp are a super easy and delicious way to prepare shrimp. I like to make a batch of the seasoning and keep a jar handy for a quick meal. It's delicious on shrimp, fish, chicken, or even veggies! The recipe makes about a cup, so it lasts for a while. If you don’t have smoked salt, you can leave it out or sub regular salt.

If you need more shrimp inspiration, try these yummy dishes:

• Mango Shrimp Spring Rolls
• Zoodles with Mint Pesto and Shrimp
• Shrimp and Leek Risotto

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Easy Blackened Shrimp

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A simple recipe for delicious blackened shrimp for a quick protein-packed meal! Gluten-free, paleo and whole 30 friendly.

• Author: Kaleigh
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 6 minutes
• Total Time: 16 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings 1x
• Category: main dish
• Method: stovetop
• Cuisine: seafood

Ingredients

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Blackening Seasoning:

• 2 ½ tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp coarse sea salt
• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp dried thyme

For shrimp:

• ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp blackening seasoning
• 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Mix all seasoning ingredients together and store in an airtight container.
2. To prepare shrimp, place shrimp in a bowl and toss with lemon juice and seasoning.
3. Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet to medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

Keywords: blackened shrimp