Blackened Shrimp
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 361cal
Ingredients
- 1 pound extra large grilling shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on
Seasoning
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ½ Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon paprika
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper optional if you want it spicy
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels.
- Combine all seasoning ingredients and whisk together.
- Using gloved hands, toss shrimp in seasoning ingredients to coat well.
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook shrimp for 3 minutes per side. Be careful not to crowd shrimp in the pan.
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Notes
- We find our grilling shrimp at the butcher counter at our local grocery store. You can also buy frozen bagged shrimp, just be sure they are not precooked. Allow frozen shrimp to thaw before beginning.
- Blackened shrimp gets its heat from the cayenne pepper in the spice blend. The cayenne pepper is optional, but it does add an extra element of flavor without being overbearingly spicy. If you want a little kick, only add a pinch of cayenne or omit it altogether.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (about 4 shrimp) | Calories: 361cal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 1658mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2379IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 2mg
