Blackened Shrimp
These delicious shrimp which are blackened are an easy, light and healthy dinner cooked in one pan and can be ready to eat in just 10 minutes.
Servings 4
Calories 121kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- cilantro and limes for topping
Instructions
- In small bowl, combine the light brown sugar, paprika, cumin, salt, garlic powder, thyme, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Rub the seasoning into the shrimp, making sure it's entirely coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in large skillet. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes per side or until blackened. With 30 seconds remaining, add garlic. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Multiply the spice mixture by 4X and then save the rest in a jar for later use.
- Use wild shrimp when possible. It is healthier for you and just tastes better. Frozen shrimp works fine too but just make sure they're thawed before cooking.
- If you use pre-cooked shrimp, you want to cook just 30 seconds per side so they don't get overcooked.
- Make sure the skillet is hot before adding the shrimp. It should be just beginning to smoke.
- Shrimp cook quickly so cook two minutes per side or until pink and opaque. If you cook too long, shrimp will be tough.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g