Grilled Blackened Shrimp Recipe

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Try these simple grilled blackened shrimp inside tacos, on a salad, with rice, alongside grilled vegetables, or on their own for a delicious weeknight meal that takes only a few minutes to prepare.

The Best Grilled Blackened Shrimp Skewers

Blackened Shrimp 🔗

These delicious Blackened Shrimp are the perfect versatile weeknight meal. Try them in tacos, lettuce wraps, on pasta, rice, or simply on their own!

Prep: 5min

Total: 10min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 227 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 428 mg, Sodium 1939 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano (dried)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 ½ pounds shrimp (uncooked, peeled)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • cilantro (fresh, chopped)
  • lime wedges

Instruction:

  1. Combine the chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Dump the mixture over the shrimp and mix well. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes. 
  3. Add the garlic, stir, and cook for 30 seconds. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges to serve.

FAQ

What goes best with blackened shrimp?

In contrast to “blackened,” which can be either grilled, broiled, or sautéed, “grilled” typically refers to simple seasonings like salt, pepper, and occasionally lemon juice and garlic powder.

What is the best way to prepare shrimp to grill?

What to serve with blackened shrimpRice, either white or brown rice.Grilled or sauteed vegetables, such as Perfect Grilled Corn, Sauteed Broccoli, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, or Grilled Peppers and Onions.Cornbread, our Best Homemade Cornbread or Easy Vegan Cornbread.

How does Bobby Flay grill shrimp?

Place the skewers of shrimp on the hot side of the grill, brush with olive oil, season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until the shrimp are just beginning to turn pink and opaque in the center.

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