Blackened Shrimp
- 10m Prep Time
- 5m Cook Time
- 15m Ready In
4 servings A superlative dish for those who do not feel like they’re cooking unless the smoke alarm goes off.
Ingredients
- 1 Cajun Blackening Spice (opens in new tab)
- 2 to 2½ pounds shell-on shrimp (preferably 26⁄30 or larger), deveined, above
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Lemon wedges
Let's Prepare
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Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 Cajun Blackening Spice
- 2 to 2½ pounds shell-on shrimp (preferably 26⁄30 or larger), deveined, above
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Lemon wedges
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Prepare: Cajun Blackening Spice
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Step 2.
Toss in a bowl with: 2 to 2½ pounds shell-on shrimp (preferably 26⁄30 or larger), deveined, above
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Step 3.
Turn on an exhaust fan and open a window. Heat in a large skillet over high heat: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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Step 4.
When the oil just barely starts to smoke, add the shrimp in a single layer and cook, turning once, until the shells turn pink and the flesh is opaque, about 1 minute per side. Serve with: Lemon wedges