Blackened Shrimp
With a bold flavor that's the perfect combination of spicy and smoky, this Blackened Shrimp Recipe makes a quick weekday meal. Serve garnished with cilantro and lime wedges or add to a rice bowl, tacos, salads, and more.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Marinate Time20 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blackened shrimp, blackened shrimp recipe
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 276kcal
For blackened shrimp
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined , tails ON
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro to garnish
- Lime wedges to garnish
For building a bowl
- 1 cup cooked Jasmine rice
- 1 medium avocado sliced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup canned corn drained and washed
Pat dry the shrimp with a kitchen towel and set them aside.
In a bowl or on a plate, combine the spices by mixing red chili powder, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Sprinkle the spice mixture over the shrimp, ensuring they are evenly coated. Allow the shrimp to marinate for at least 20 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat with some oil. Add the marinated shrimp in batches to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side.
Transfer the cooked shrimp to a platter and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
To assemble a bowl, arrange the cooked rice, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, corn, and blackened shrimp on top. Enjoy your meal!
Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 1613mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1266IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 2mg