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Published: Feb 23, 2023 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Blackened Shrimp

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Seasoned cooked shrimp in a cast iron pan.

This Blackened Shrimp is full of zesty flavors perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ready in just 10 minutes from start to finish! Serve with your favorite rice or add to a dinner salad.

Cook shrimp with seasoning on a plate.
Table of Contents
Quick and easy blackened shrimp
Key ingredients
Step by step directions
To use frozen shrimp
Recipe tips
Frequently asked questions
Serving suggestions
More delicious shrimp recipes
Blackened Shrimp

Quick and easy blackened shrimp

Blackened shrimp seems so elegant and it is! But it's also one of the easiest dishes you'll ever make!

Seriously, all you need to do is toss some blackening seasoning on the shrimp and then plop the shrimp into a hot pan.

Because it's so quick and easy, this makes a perfect weeknight meal or when you have unexpected guests show up for dinner.

I've made premixed a container of blackening seasoning to keep in my cupboard. It makes this dish even easier. But don't worry if you haven't premixed any. This is still easy peasy and just as fast to make.

Once you've tried blackening seasoning, you'll want to use it on everything! Try it on this easy Walleye with Blackening Seasoning!

Key ingredients

Raw shrimp on a plate with a spoonful of seasoning next to the shrimp.

Ingredients

This section reviews the best ingredients and substitutions for this recipe. For an exact list of ingredients and quantities, check the recipe card below.

  • Shrimp - Use raw, peeled, and deveined shrimp. You can use tails on or tails off. You'll need about 1 ½ pounds of shrimp.
    • Shrimp are classified by the number of shrimp you can get in a pound and it's usually listed as a range. 26/30 means you'll get between 26 and 30 shrimp per pound. The smaller the numbers, the larger the shrimp.
  • Blackening Seasoning - A premixed seasoning can be used or combine with just the amount you need for this recipe.

Step by step directions

How to make it

In this section, I share step-by-step photos, cooking methods, techniques, and a general overview. For detailed instructions, temperatures, and timing, check the printable recipe card below.

  • Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel
  • Sprinkle the blackening seasoning over the shrimp. Toss to coat so the shrimp is well covered.
Patting shrimp dry with a paper towel.
Sprinkling seasoning over shrimp.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet until hot, but not smoking
  • Add oil and wait until it begins shimmering then add shrimp
  • Cook in a single layer for 1-2 minutes and flip
A plate of uncooked seasoned shrimp.
Shrimp in a cast iron skillet.
  • Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes and remove from heat
  • Top with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish
  • Serve hot

To use frozen shrimp

One of the great things about this dish, is you don't have to pre-plan anything at all. I often keep a bag of frozen shrimp in my freezer and it's perfect for using in this recipe.

Just pull out the shrimp and place them in a large bowl. Fill with cold water and let sit until thawed. This will take about 10-20 minutes. Don't use warm water or it will change the texture of the shrimp.

Recipe tips

  • The shrimp cooks very quickly. Have everything else for your meal ready to go.
  • Make certain to pat your fish dry. This helps ensure that nice slightly charred surface.
  • Use a hot cast iron skillet or a hot heavy-duty stainless steel skillet
  • As soon as you add the shrimp, distribute it so the shrimp is in a single layer
  • The shrimp only takes 1-2 minutes per side. Time will vary depending on your shrimp and your pan.
  • To flip the shrimp, I use a pair of tongs and turn each one individually
  • If making a larger batch of shrimp, you will want to cook it in two pans or in two separate batches. You don't want an overcrowded pan.

Frequently asked questions

Is blackened shrimp spicy?

Blackened shrimp does use cayenne pepper which can be spicy to some people. You can easily reduce the amount of cayenne pepper used in this recipe.

How long does leftover blackened shrimp last?

Leftovers can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Serving suggestions

  • Serve with rice
  • Add to Garlic Butter Pasta
  • Top a Caesar Salad
  • Eat alongside Green Beans Almondine

More delicious shrimp recipes

  • Pan Fried Shrimp
  • Honey Lime Shrimp
  • Coconut Shrimp
Blackened shrimp in a cast iron skillet.

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Cook shrimp with seasoning on a plate.

Blackened Shrimp

Kathy
Easy to make spicy shrimp with blackening seasonings.
5 from 27 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

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  • Cast Iron Skillet
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Ingredients
  

Blackened Seasoning

  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ⅛ teapoon dried thyme

Shrimp

  • 1 ½ pounds shrimp (uncooked, peeled and deveined)
  • 2 tablespoons blackened seasoning (premixed or use amounts listed above)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

Blackening Seasoning

  • You can use a premixed blackening seasoning or quickly mix up one to use. Combine all seasonings is a bowl.
    2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon dried basil, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, ⅛ teapoon dried thyme

Shrimp

  • Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel
    1 ½ pounds shrimp
  • Sprinkle the blackening seasoning over the shrimp. Toss to coat so the shrimp is well covered.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet until hot, but not smoking
  • Add oil and wait until it begins shimmering then add shrimp
    1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Cook in a single layer for 1-2 minutes and flip
  • Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes and remove from heat
  • Top with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish
  • Serve hot

Notes

This recipe can be made with a premixed blackening seasoning or mix some directly for this recipe.  Both options are listed in the ingredients. 
 
  • The shrimp cooks very quickly. Have everything else for your meal ready to go.
  • Make certain to pat your fish dry. This helps ensure that slightly charred surface.
  • Use a hot cast iron skillet or a hot heavy-duty stainless steel skillet
  • As soon as you add the shrimp, distribute it so the shrimp is in a single layer
  • The shrimp only takes 1-2 minutes per side. Time will vary depending on your shrimp and your pan.
  • To flip the shrimp, I use a pair of tongs and turn each one individually
  • If making a larger batch of shrimp, you will want to cook it in two pans or in two separate batches. You don't want an overcrowded pan.

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 259mgSodium: 147mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 706IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
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