Blackened Shrimp
These Blackened Shrimp make for an easy protein packed meal that is naturally gluten free and is great for meal prepping.
I feel like a lot of people forget about shrimp being an easy healthy dinner option. When we think of seafood, most of us think of salmon, but sometimes that can get old.
So I decided to spice things up, literally, with an easy shrimp recipe that can be used as a main course, added to salad, wraps, and even tacos!
If you are a pasta lover, don’t forget that the options are endless when pairing shrimp and veggies!
In case you were wondering, protein isn’t the only thing shrimp has to offer. One serving is also full of antioxidants and omega-3s. So if you aren’t a huge fish fan, but you can handle shrimp, you can get the same nutrition benefits.
More Seafood Recipes To Try:
- Easy Sheet Pan Salmon For Two
- Garlic Seared Scallops With Pesto Zoodles
- Oven-baked Alaska Salmon Burgers | Gluten-free
- Crockpot Salmon
Ingredients for Blackened Shrimp
Olive oil
Shrimp – My favorite is the frozen wild raw Argentinian shrimp from Trader Joe’s. If you’re new to Trader Joes you need to check out my Trader Joes Must Haves! You can use fresh or frozen. If you choose to use frozen be sure to thaw them first. You will also want to chop the tails and devein if needed.
Spices Needed for Homemade Seasoning
paprika
garlic powder
onion powder
dried oregano
cayenne pepper
dried thyme
salt
black pepper
How To Make Blackened Shrimp
We are including the stove top instructions, but you can also bake them after they have been seasoned. If you choose to grill, just place them on skewers so they don’t fall through the grates.
Take the shrimp out of the shells and devein if needed. After rinsing, pat them dry with a paper towel.
Add the shrimp to a bowl and coat evenly with olive oil. Once you have all of your spices combined, coat the shrimp.
Preheat your skillet over medium-high heat with just a little bit of oil. Once it comes to temperature add the shrimp.
Depending on the size, they should only take about 5-7 minutes to cook, flipping halfway through.
When the shrimp start turning a lighter color and curling up, it’s time to flip. Over-cooking them could lead to the shrimp tasting rubbery.
How Long Do Shrimp Stay Good For?
You can eat cooked shrimp within 4-5 days of preparing it. Fresh shrimp (uncooked with the shell on) lasts for 2-3 days in the fridge.
Ways to Serve Blackened Shrimp
- Tacos
- Lettuce wraps
- Salads
- Pita wraps
- Add to a dip
- On a bun or roll
- With veggies, cauliflower rice, or regular rice
- Over pasta
How are you going to serve your blackened shrimp? I can’t wait to see, so head over to Instagram and snap a pic of your finished meal and tag @hellospoonful!
More Shrimp Recipes That Are Easy and Healthy:
- Lazy Girl Shrimp Stir-fry For Two | Healthy 15-minute Recipe
- 15 Minute Peanut Butter Curry Sauce With Shrimp And Vegetables
- Healthy Shrimp Fajita Bowls | Easy 20 Minute Recipe
- Healthy Citrus And Herb Shrimp Sheet Pan Meal | Easy 30 Minute Meal
- 20 Minute Risotto With Asparagus, Peas, Spinach And Shrimp | Healthy Spring Recipe
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Blackened Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 lb uncooked shrimp
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Blackening Seasoning:
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- If you bought shrimp in shells, make sure to shell and devein the shrimp first.
- Pat clean shrimp dry with a paper towel and add them to a mixing bowl. Coat with 1 tbsp olive oil and toss until evenly coated.
- In another small bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the blackening seasoning.
- Sprinkle blackening seasoning over the shrimp as you gently mix. Make sure that shrimp is evenly coated in seasoning.
- Preheat a cooking pan over medium-high heat. (Make sure that the pan is completely preheated before adding shrimp.)
- Add 1 tbsp olive oil, then add seasoned shrimp. Make sure the shrimp are in one even layer.
- Cook shrimp until pink and opaque on one side and then flip to the other side. Cook shrimp just until they are pink and opaque on that side as well. Depending on the size, shrimp will take 4-7 minutes to cook altogether.
- Take them out of the pan as soon and they're cooked and serve in tacos, on salad, in pasta or with your favorite sides!
