Dinner for 4

Blackened Shrimp

Name: Blackened Shrimp
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 18 oz extra large shrimp; 1 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper (optional); 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp onion powder; salt (optional); 1 1/2 tbsp light olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 lemon (optional); 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Shrimp is coated with a smoky spice blend, seared in oil and butter, and finished with lemon.

$2.39per serving $$

18 minstart to table

4servings

American Gluten-free Budget Family Dinners

Ingredients

18 oz extra large shrimp
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp ground black pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp onion powder
salt (optional)
1 1/2 tbsp light olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1/2 lemon (optional)
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

Mix the paprika, sugar, black pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, onion powder, and salt in a small bowl.
Coat the shrimp evenly with the spice mixture and let them stand for 5 minutes.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
Cook the shrimp for 3 minutes on the first side, until the spices darken.
Turn the shrimp, add the butter, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
Remove the skillet from the heat and squeeze lemon over the shrimp.

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