Grilled Blackened Shrimp Recipe
Make this simple, easy Blackened Shrimp with only 10 real, simple ingredients on the grill in 10 minutes! Perfect for salads, pasta, etc!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle pepper
- 1 pound large shrimp deveined and shelled (ensure thawed if previously frozen)
Instructions
- Prep: Ensure grill grates are clean and preheat grill to medium-high heat (Approx. 400-450℉).
- Make Seasoning: In a small bowl, add 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon chipotle pepper. Mix to combine.
- Season + Skewer: Pat 1 pound large shrimp dry with a clean paper towel and season generously with Blackened Seasoning (shrimp should be fully coated). Taking a metal skewer, pierce the shrimp through the tail and then again through the thickest part and slide all the way to the bottom. Continue until all the shrimp are skewered.
- Grill: Give the hot grates a quick spray with non-stick cooking spray. Place the shrimp skewers directly on the greased, hot grates and cook over direct heat for 2 minutes. Flip and let cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Shrimp is done cooking when the meat is pink and no longer translucent.
- Rest + Serve: Remove from grill and let rest 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy - we love using these in our Grilled Shrimp Salad!
Notes
- Leaving tails on: it is totally up to you if you want to leave the tail ends on or not - the recipe will work the same either way.
- Skewers: you can use metal or wooden skewers, but if you use wooden skewers be sure to soak them for 30 minutes before using to reduce charring.
- Fresh or Frozen Shrimp: flavor will be best when you buy fresh shrimp the day you plan to cook them, but frozen will definitely work just fine! Fully thaw in cold water before patting dry to season.
Nutrition
Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 818mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 793IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg
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