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Grilled Blackened Shrimp Recipe
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Grilled Blackened Shrimp Recipe

Grilled Blackened Shrimp Recipe, easy to make, juicy and buttery.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds jumbo shrimp
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper or more to taste

For the garlic butter:

  • 6 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1/8 tsp salt optional

Instructions

  • Preheat a gas grill to medium-high heat (400-450 F). 
    Soak 8 wooden skewers in cold water (or use metal skewers).
  • Combine all ingredients for the seasoning in a small bowl.
    Wash and pat dry shrimp. Season with seasoning.
  • Skewer shrimp onto skewers. Place on the grill. Cook for 2 minutes per side, until fully cooked.
    Brush with garlic butter.

For the garlic butter:

  • Melt butter and add pressed garlic and salt (optional). 

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Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 617mg | Sodium: 2571mg | Potassium: 239mg | Vitamin A: 1440IU | Vitamin C: 9.7mg | Calcium: 345mg | Iron: 5.5mg