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A plate of New Orleans-style Blackened Shrimp, seasoned and garnished with fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined, and patted dry with paper towels
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 pinches cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • Freshly chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, onion powder, cayenne pepper, chili powder, black pepper, brown sugar, cumin, and salt.
    Combining spices for blackened shrimp in a metal bowl.
  • Place shrimp in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Add the mixed spices and toss to coat evenly.
    Tossing raw shrimp with olive oil and blackened spices in a metal bowl.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes on the first side, adding more oil to the pan if needed.
    Cooking seasoned shrimp in a skillet for blackened shrimp.
  • Mix in minced garlic and flip the shrimp, cooking them another 2-3 minutes or until cooked through and opaque.
    Blackened shrimp cooking in a pan with minced garlic.
  • Remove the shrimp from the skillet and sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro.
    Blackened shrimp being plated from a skillet with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 132kcal (7%) Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) Protein: 16g (32%) Fat: 5g (8%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Sodium: 1097mg (48%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 2g (2%)

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