Description
Quick & Easy Blackened Shrimp is a flavorful, Southern-inspired dish featuring shrimp seared with bold spices and served with a creamy remoulade sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning
- 2 teaspoons capers, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon horseradish
- 1/2 teaspoon pickle juice
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8–1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, whole grain mustard, sweet paprika, Cajun or Creole seasoning, chopped capers, horseradish, pickle juice, hot sauce, and minced garlic to make the remoulade sauce. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, salt, cayenne pepper, cumin, thyme, black pepper, and onion powder.
- Place shrimp in a bowl and toss with the spice mix until evenly coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Once hot, add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 minute on one side.
- Flip shrimp and cook for another minute until opaque and lightly charred.
- Remove from skillet and serve with the chilled remoulade sauce.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the skillet to ensure even searing.
- Adjust cayenne to your spice preference.
- Use fresh shrimp for best results; frozen can work too.
- Remoulade sauce improves in flavor if made ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: blackened shrimp, shrimp recipe, quick dinner, Southern seafood, remoulade shrimp