These Blackened Shrimp are perfect for an easy, low point meal!
They taste great on their own or you can turn them into shrimp tacos, add them to a salad or make lettuce wraps.
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To make this Blackened Shrimp I started by making the seasoning. You need:
- Smoked paprika
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Cayenne pepper
- Oregano
- Thyme
Making the seasoning is as easy as adding everything to a small bowl and mixing it together.
For this recipe you can use fresh or frozen shrimp. If you’re using frozen shrimp you’ll want to thaw it first.
I bought shrimp that was deveined with the tails removed. Pat the shrimp with paper towel and add them to a large bowl.
Add the seasoning to the shrimp and toss it to coat. Make sure all of the shrimp is covered with seasoning.
You want to add the shrimp to a hot pan in a single layer. I used a nonstick pan that I misted with olive oil spray.
The pan should be on medium-high heat. I cooked my shrimp for 3 minutes on each side.
I like to add a little fresh lime juice when my shrimp is done cooking.
This Blackened Shrimp is perfect when you want to make dinner but don’t have a lot of time!
Yield: 4 servings
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- 1 lb. raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
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Preheat a pan on medium-high heat.
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In a small bowl mix together the smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, oregano and thyme.
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Use a paper towel to pat the shrimp dry. Add the shrimp to a medium bowl and add the seasoning. Mix together to coat all of the shrimp.
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Spray the pan with olive oil spray. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes on each side.
Here are some more WW friendly recipes:
Angel Hair Pasta with Bacon and Garlic
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