Want a quick and simple weeknight dinner recipe? This fast and easy blackened shrimp recipe is tangy and delicious and ready in less than 30 minutes.

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Shrimp is definitely one of my favorite kinds of seafood to make at home. Why? Because it’s versatile, easy, and inexpensive compared to other types of seafood. Shrimp can be made to put over pasta or rice, it can go in a wrap like a fajita or a taco, or just eaten plain. Even better, it cooks quickly to make busy weeknights a little easier.

Most people tend to stir-fry shrimp, but this fast and easy blackened shrimp recipe calls for broiling. Why? Because it works just as well, and doesn’t require any attention other than putting it in and taking it out of the oven. That gives me 10-15 minutes of free time to prepare for dinner, like making some pasta or setting the table.

Although you can use almost any size of shrimp for this fast and easy blackened shrimp recipe, I prefer to use jumbo shrimp. True, the larger the shrimp the longer they need to cook. However, I think the larger shrimp allow the taste of the shrimp to come through, so I’m tasting not only the seasoning, but the meat, as well.

What goes well with this fast and easy blackened shrimp recipe? I absolutely LOVE the tangy and smoky flavor of the blackened seasoning combined with Alfredo sauce. The creaminess of the sauce cuts the zest in the shrimp. However, it also tastes great alone, paired with some side dishes like noodles and some mixed vegetables.

Fast and Easy Blackened Shrimp Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10-15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined
• 1 Tablespoon Blackened Seasoning

Directions

1. Drain any excess liquid from the shrimp and pat dry
2. Grease a medium-sized sheet pan
3. Place the shrimp on the pan, spreading out in an even layer
4. Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the top of the shrimp
5. Broil on low (400^oF) for about 12-14 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and opaque

Time-Saving Tip: Prepare the pan of shrimp in the morning, then cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to broil.

*Nutrition Information (per serving, 4 servings per recipe)

• 80 Calories
• 1 g Total Fat
• 0 g Saturated Fat
• 18 g Protein
• 340 mg Sodium
• 1 g Total Carbohydrate
• 0 g Fiber

*Nutrition information is approximate and based on the products that I buy in my home. Information will vary based on the products purchased in your home.