Blackened Shrimp with Garlic-Lime Aioli
Easy pan-seared shrimp with a flavorful blackened crust! Serve these smokey, spicy shrimp with refreshing garlic-lime aioli!
Servings: 2
Calories: 563kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs peeled and deveined shrimp
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 4 tbsp butter
Garlic-Lime Mayo
- 1/2 c mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together all of the garlic-lime mayo ingredients. Set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together all of the dried spices as well as a generous pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Toss the shrimp with the spice mix.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Making sure the shrimp don't touch (they should be about 1-inch apart from each other on the pan), sear the shrimp for 1-2 minutes, undisturbed then drop the butter into the pan and toss to coat.
- Place the blackened shrimp on a platter along with the butter from the pan and then squeeze fresh lime juice overtop. Serve with garlic-lime mayo on the side.
Notes
Ingredient Notes:
- Shrimp: I like to use a larger shrimp for this recipe, at least 21-25 count. You can use frozen shrimp just be sure to defrost before you start.
- Storing Leftovers: Leftover, cooked shrimp will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Reheating Instructions:
Reheat shrimp in a sauté pan over medium heat just until warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1798IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg