Description
Savor the robust flavors of blackened shrimp that will elevate any meal. This dish combines succulent shrimp with a smoky spice blend, perfect for summer cookouts or cozy dinners. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s sure to impress your guests and delight your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix together smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the shrimp in olive oil, then coat them generously with the spice mixture.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked shrimp while still in the pan.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 220mg