Blackened Shrimp
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large shrimp
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
Peel shrimp leaving tails on; devein if desired. Place shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag; set aside. In a small bowl, combine olive oil with remaining ingredients; pour over shrimp. Seal bag; turn to evenly coat shrimp with seasoning mix. In a well-ventilated area, preheat an electric griddle to 400 degrees or a grill pan over high heat. Place shrimp on griddle or grill pan in a single layer about 1-inch apart (cook in batches if necessary). Cook until shrimp are pink and firm on the inside and the seasoning slightly charred on the outside, 2-3 minutes per side. Serve hot or at room temperature. Makes 6-8 appetizer servings.