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OMG!! This was sooo delicious! Made it tonight and got raves and raves!
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How to cook shrimp on the stovetop
Cooking shrimp on the stove top is really, really easy! And fast!
- Set your pan to medium high heat and add some oil.
- Cover the shrimp all over with the blackened shrimp dry rub.
- When the pan is hot, add your shrimp and sear it on each side for just 1-2 minutes. From testing this recipe, a good tip is start taking the shrimp off after you finish the flip, starting with the first shrimp you flipped. The last ones will be done by the time you get to them. I always move from left to right for flipping and removing.
- That’s it! You’ll know your shrimp is done when it’s got a pinkish color throughout.
We love making this recipe in our enameled cast iron pan, it’s perfect for searing shrimp and heats up quickly.
Really, we love shrimp just about any way. Some of our favorites are garlic butter shrimp and cilantro lime shrimp skewers.
Looking for more? Check out all of our shrimp and seafood recipes!
How to Cook Frozen Shrimp
Forgot to thaw out your shrimp ahead of time? No worries, here’s how to make this recipe with frozen shrimp:
- Place frozen shrimp in a colander and rinse it with cold water for about 1 minute.
- Drain and place the shrimp on a paper towel lined plate and pat dry.
- Drizzle the shrimp with a little oil and sprinkle on the blackened shrimp spice mix to coat.
- Cook in a hot skillet for 4-5 minutes per side, or until completely pink throughout.
What to serve with blackened shrimp
You can pair this shrimp recipe with just about anything. Here are some of the ways we like to use shrimp.
- Pair it with any veggies, greens and rice for a bowl meal. Use the rice of your preference – white or cauliflower rice are our go-to’s.
- Top a salad with this blackened shrimp.
- Throw it in some leftover soup.
- Make shrimp tacos with corn or grain-free tortillas, like Siete.
- Make nachos topped with shrimp. We use tortilla chips like Siete or Late July.
We hope you love this recipe as much as we do!
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Quick & Easy One Pan Blackened Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 lb (453.59 g) jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp (2 tbsp) avocado oil
For the seasoning:
- 1 tsp (1 tsp) smoked paprika
- 1 tsp (1 tsp) oregano
- 1/2 tsp (1/2 tsp ) thyme
- 1/4 tsp (1/4 tsp) sea salt
- 1/4 tsp (1/4 tsp) black pepper
- 1/4 tsp (1/4 tsp) onion powder
- 1/4 tsp (1/4 tsp) garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp (1/4 tsp) cayenne pepper, (more or less, to desired level of spicy)
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning mix by adding the ingredients to a bowl or jar and mixing.
- Rinse shrimp and pat dry with a paper towel. Add the shrimp to a bowl or plate and season with the seasoning mix. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly.
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat and add avocado oil. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the shrimp. Cook, searing the shrimp on both sides for just 1-2 minutes per side.
- Remove the shrimp from heat and serve.
Notes
- See notes in the post above for making this recipe with frozen shrimp.
- Nutrition facts are per serving and an estimate provided for those following a Ketogenic or low-carb diet. See our full nutrition information disclosure here.
OMG! So simple and delicious. I used more onion and garlic powder in my mix. We ended up having tacos for the family and salad for me! I used large shrimp from Costco and cooked a few batches in the cast iron skillet. Great flavor. I may try it on chicken. It would be excellent skewered and placed on the barbecue, too. Thanks a bunch!
You’re welcome, hope you enjoy the recipe and the many variations you can make from it!
OMG!! This was sooo delicious! Made it tonight and got raves and raves! Served it over whole wheat thin spaghetti. Will definitely make it again!! Thank you for the recipe.n
You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Delicious quick and easy meal. Keto style.
Hi! What is the trick to turning each shrimp over fast enough after 2 minutes so they get cooked equally & not overdone?
What I do is start on one side of the pan, moving left to right. Then, by the time I finish flipping everything the shrimp I started flipping first is ready to be removed to a plate. A large spatula can work also. Hope this helps.
Just made this tonight- super easy and SOOOOO delicious! Love these shrimp!
Such and easy and tasty recipe!