Cajun Blackened Shrimp Recipe
Easy blackened shrimp made with bold Cajun seasoning and cooked in a hot skillet for a smoky, flavorful crust in just minutes.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Large Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil divided
- 3 Tablespoons Blackened Seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
Instructions
- Peel and devein the shrimp then pat very dry with a paper towel.1 Pound Large Shrimp
- Pour 1 Tablespoon of the Olive Oil over the shrimp and rub to coat all shrimp.3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- Sprinkle the blackened seasoning all over the shrimp and rub in so that all shrimp are coated evenly.3 Tablespoons Blackened Seasoning
- Add 2 Tablespoons of oil to the large cast iron skillet and apply high heat. Move the oil all over the pan so that it is all evenly coated. You want to wait until you see the pan start to smoke (but not too much), then add the shrimp, in a single layer. There will be a lot of sizzling, but this is good. Cook for 2 minutes each side. Because of the high heat the shrimp should get a really nice crust / char.
- At the end, turn off the heat and add the butter to coat the shrimp. Serve immediately.2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
Storage Instructions
Fridge: Store leftover shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat: Warm them gently in a pan over low heat. Don’t overcook or they’ll get rubbery. Freezer: You can freeze them, but shrimp are best fresh. If you do freeze, use within 2 months.Notes
🔥 Use a Hot Pan
For true blackened shrimp, your pan needs to be hot before the shrimp go in. That’s how you get that dark, flavorful crust. 🧂 Don’t Hold Back on Seasoning
Blackened shrimp should be bold. Make sure each shrimp is well coated so every bite has flavor. ⏱️ Cook Time Matters
Shrimp cook fast - about 2-3 minutes per side. Overcooking will make them rubbery. 🦐 Best Shrimp to Use
Large or jumbo shrimp work best for this blackened shrimp recipe. They stay juicy and are easier to cook just right.
For true blackened shrimp, your pan needs to be hot before the shrimp go in. That’s how you get that dark, flavorful crust. 🧂 Don’t Hold Back on Seasoning
Blackened shrimp should be bold. Make sure each shrimp is well coated so every bite has flavor. ⏱️ Cook Time Matters
Shrimp cook fast - about 2-3 minutes per side. Overcooking will make them rubbery. 🦐 Best Shrimp to Use
Large or jumbo shrimp work best for this blackened shrimp recipe. They stay juicy and are easier to cook just right.
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Nutrition
Serving: 150g | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 211mg | Sodium: 1923mg | Potassium: 173mg | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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