Recipe
Midnight Blackened Shrimp with Cajun Spices
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined (approximately 16-20 shrimp) (480 calories)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (240 calories)
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (20 calories)
- 1 tsp Paprika (6 calories)
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder (4 calories)
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder (4 calories)
- 1/2 tsp Dried thyme (3 calories)
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper (2 calories)
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper (2 calories)
- 1/4 tsp Salt (0 calories)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice (4 calories)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then toss them with the spice mixture until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until blackened and fully cooked.
- Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.