Blackened Cajun Shrimp

These Easy Blackened Cajun Shrimp are so flavorful & only take 10 minutes to make. You can eat them on their own or add them to your favorite salad or pasta.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 4

Cook Time 6

Servings

Calories 180kcal

Author Dina

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp shelled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp paprika
1 clove garlic pressed
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne for spiciness optional

Instructions

Start off by thawing out your shrimp and removing the shells. I like to leave the tail on but you can remove that as well if you want.
Now place the raw shrimp in a large bowl and mix it with olive oil, freshly pressed garlic, salt, onion powder, oregano, black pepper, and cayenne (optional).
Then melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the shrimp a few minutes on both sides until they are pink and opaque.
Serve warm with rice or make into it an Alfredo shrimp recipe with pasta and Alfredo sauce.

Notes

Don't overcook the shrimp- Shrimp should take about 2-3 minutes on each side to fully cook. They will also turn pink and opaque. Watching for this helps to avoid rubbery shrimp.

Make ahead: You can marinate them raw, the night before and cook them the next day. Just make sure to keep them airtight sealed in the fridge while marinating.

How to freeze: Once the shrimp have cooled, you can place them in a freezer ziplock bag and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight and then reheat on the stovetop before serving.

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