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Ingredients
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- 2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil plus more for cooking
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Chopped parsley for garnish optional
- Lemon wedges for garnish optional
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar packed
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to taste
Instructions
- Mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a medium bowl to create the blackening seasoning and set it aside.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels on a lined sheet pan for better searing.
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and the blackening seasoning, ensuring the shrimp are well coated and set aside.
- Preheat the grill on high and place a cast-iron skillet on the grates, allowing it to heat for 5-8 minutes until very hot.
- Add about 2 teaspoons of oil to the hot skillet and coat evenly.
- Place the shrimp in a single layer in the skillet, ensuring they don't touch, and sear for about 1-2 minutes until charred.
- Flip the shrimp to sear the other side, then remove them to a plate.
- Continue searing the remaining shrimp in batches, adding more oil as necessary.
- Once all shrimp are seared, return them to the pan and add the butter, tossing until melted and coated.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure shrimp are completely dry before seasoning for optimal searing.
You can adjust the cayenne pepper to enhance or reduce spiciness as per preference.
This dish can be served with rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 220mg