Description
Blackened shrimp is a flavor-packed dish that brings excitement to any meal. With juicy shrimp coated in a smoky, spicy crust, this recipe is perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, deveined and peeled
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix Cajun seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Coat shrimp evenly in the seasoning mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add seasoned shrimp in a single layer; cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked shrimp before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 200mg