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Close up photo or cooked Blackened Shrimp covered in spices and topped with fresh parsley, on a wood plate.
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Blackened Shrimp

Delicious Blackened Shrimp is easy to make and packs of punch with flavor! Raw shrimp is tossed in a bed of spices featuring paprika, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder and cumin and then cooked to perfection. You can use the blackened shrimp on tacos, salads, burritos, or wraps.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 197kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika I use regular, but can use smoked paprika for a smoky flavor
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar packed, I used light brown sugar but dark will work too
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1.5 pounds shrimp uncooked, shelled, and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • If the shrimp is overly wet, dab the shrimp with a paper towel. Place the shrimp in a medium sized bowl.
  • In a small bowl add the chili powder, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, brown sugar, salt and cumin. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the shrimp and toss to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes. 
  • Add the olive oil to a skillet and place over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes then flip and cook the other side for another 2 minutes or until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
  • Remove and serve shrimp plain, on tacos, salads, rice, or however you’d like!

Notes

If using cooked shrimp, you won’t need to cook as long in the skillet… merely just enough time to warm them up.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 1563mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1107IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1mg