Description
This Easy Cajun Blackened Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The shrimp are seasoned with Cajun spices and cooked until perfectly blackened, creating a delicious dish that can be served over rice, in tacos, or on salads.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- lemon wedges for serving
- fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and place in a large bowl.
- Season shrimp: Add olive oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper; toss until shrimp are evenly coated.
- Cook shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer without overcrowding the pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until shrimp are pink and opaque with slightly charred edges.
- Serve: Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use a homemade Cajun seasoning blend so you can control the spice level and saltiness.
- This shrimp is perfect served over rice, in tacos, or on top of salads.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz shrimp
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg
