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Plate of quick and easy blackened shrimp with seasoning and herbs

Quick & Easy Blackened Shrimp

This recipe delivers flavorful, spicy blackened shrimp in minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a versatile addition to salads and pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Shrimp, large, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Blackening seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 Lemon, cut into wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and toss with blackening seasoning until evenly coated.
Cooking
  1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add shrimp in a single layer to the hot skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
Serving
  1. Remove from heat and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.

Notes

For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the blackening seasoning. Ensure your skillet is very hot for the best blackening effect.