Description
Looking for a quick & easy dinner idea? Try our delicious recipe for Blackened Shrimp – perfect for busy weeknights! Discover now.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard (Creole mustard preferred)
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning (Louisiana, Tony Chachere’s, etc.)
- 2 teaspoons capers (roughly chopped)
- 1 teaspoon horseradish
- ½ teaspoon pickle juice (dill or sweet)
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco, Crystal, Louisiana, etc.)
- 1 clove garlic (minced, smashed)
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛–¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (see Notes)
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pound raw shrimp (26 to 30 count, peeled, deveined)
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1- Add ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning, 2 teaspoons capers, 1 teaspoon horseradish, ½ teaspoon pickle juice, ½ teaspoon hot sauce, and 1 clove garlic to a medium bowl. Whisk until ingredients are fully combined.
- Step 2– Serve immediately with prepared shrimp, or cover and chill at least one hour (preferred).
For the Shrimp
- Step 1– Add 2 teaspoons paprika, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛–¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon onion powder to a small bowl. Stir until spices are well-blended.
- Step 2- Place 1 pound raw shrimp in a medium bowl and add the spice blend. Gently stir or toss shrimp until fully coated in the spice blend. Set aside.
- Step 3- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When pan is warm, add 1–2 tablespoons olive oil and swirl or tilt pan to distribute oil across the entire surface. Continue heating until oil is hot and shimmery.
- Step 4- When oil is ready, add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet. Cook shrimp, undisturbed, 1 minute.
- Step 5- After 1 minute, flip shrimp over and cook 1 minute more, until shrimp are opaque and curled into a “J” shape. Be careful not to overcook.
- Step 6 – Transfer cooked shrimp to a serving bowl or plate. Serve warm with remoulade sauce (optional) and preferred sides.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg