Description
Blackened Shrimp is a mouthwatering seafood dish that transports you to coastal paradise with its bold flavors and perfect charred crust. This recipe features plump shrimp seasoned with a zesty Cajun blend, seared to perfection for a delightful crunch. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, serve it over rice, salad, or in tacos for a versatile meal that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Peel and devein shrimp; pat dry.
- Mix Cajun seasoning with 1 tbsp olive oil; coat shrimp evenly.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear shrimp in a single layer for 2 minutes on each side until blackened.
- Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp and add butter; toss to combine.
- Serve hot over rice or salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz cooked shrimp
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg