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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Easy Grilled Blackened Shrimp

    Easy Grilled Blackened Shrimp

    Published: Jun 3, 2021 by Monica Stevens Le ยท 1 Comment

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    These easy grilled blackened shrimp are quick to prep, and a versatile and delicious weeknight meal. Try them inside tacos, on a salad, with rice, alongside grilled vegetables or on their own.

    grilled blackened shrimp on a plate with fresh lemon and dipping sauce on a plate

    The most delicious Grilled blackened shrimp

    These blackened shrimp are the perfect main dish to grill up all summer long.

    I absolutely love pairing them with a spicy aioli...

    You can take my homemade paleo mayonnaise and add in some sweet chili oil or hot sauce. You will love the flavor combo!

    They are sweet, spicy, juicy, and incredibly flavorful.

    They are packed with heat but are not spicy, if that makes sense. My 3-year old daughter has no problem guzzling down a handful of these shrimp.

    The whole family can enjoy them! ๐Ÿ™‚

    ingredients prepped in bowls to make grilled blackened shrimp

    How do you blacken shrimp and fish?

    Typically, the blackening cooking process involves dredging meat or seafood in butter, coating it in a spice blend and pan searing it in a preheated pan or grill, at a high temperature.

    I like to use lots of oil in the marinade.

    It saves me a step as the fat and the spices are already incorporated together.

    grilled blackened shrimp on a plate with fresh lemon and dipping sauce

    How long do you leave shrimp on the grill?

    Shrimp cook very quickly. In a pre-heated pan or on the grill, they will only cook for 2-3 minutes per side.

    You will know they are cooked through once they are opaque.

    If you are cooking these shrimp in the pan: be sure to leave the garlic cloves out of the marinade.

    Arrange the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-2.5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes until opaque.

    Add the garlic cloves, stir, and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and set aside.

    What goes with grilled blackened shrimp?

    My favorite way to eat these grilled blackened shrimp are in these tacos.

    Other than that, I love to pair them with:

    Creamy Keto Mashed Cauliflower, Instant Pot Potato Salad, and Healthy Broccoli Slaw.

    raw shrimp marinating in a bowl with a metal spoon

    How to make grilled blackened shrimp

    In a medium bowl, combine all of the marinade ingredients together and mix until thoroughly combined. Add shrimp and toss to coat well. 

    Set aside to marinate together for 30 minutes.

    Thread the shrimp onto skewers.  Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat.

    Place the skewers on the grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are pink and opaque.

    Sprinkle with parsley, serve with fresh lemon wedges, and serve plain or with your favorite dipping sauce.

    grilled shrimp with fresh lemon and creamy sauce on a plate

    Looking for more healthy shrimp recipes? Try these:

    One Pan Creamy Garlic Shrimp

    Cauliflower Shrimp Fried Rice

    Gluten Free Blackened Shrimp Tacos

    One Pan Shrimp Fajitas

    Easy Mexican Shrimp Ceviche

    grilled blackened shrimp on a plate with fresh lemon and dipping sauce

    Easy Grilled Blackened Shrimp

    These easy grilled blackened shrimp are quick to prep, and a versatile and delicious weeknight meal. Try them inside tacos, on a salad, with rice, alongside grilled vegetables or on their own.
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    Servings 4
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Easy Grilled Blackened Shrimp, Grilled Blackened Shrimp
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 214kcal
    Author: Monica Stevens Le

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound raw large shrimp peeled & deveined, tail on
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 2 teaspoons coconut sugar
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 2 teaspoons paprika
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
    • 2 teaspoons chili powder
    • 2 1/2 tablespoons avocado oil
    • 5 garlic cloves minced

    Instructions

    On the Grill

    • In a medium bowl, combine all of the marinade ingredients together and mix until thoroughly combined. Add shrimp and toss to coat well.
    • Set aside to marinate together for 30 minutes.
    • Thread the shrimp onto skewers.  Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat.
    • Place the skewers on the grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
    • Sprinkle with parsley, serve with fresh lemon wedges and serve plain or with your favorite dipping sauce.

    On the Stovetop

    • In a medium bowl, combine all of the marinade ingredients together (except for the minced garlic cloves) and mix until thoroughly combined. Add shrimp and toss to coat well.
    • Set aside to marinate together for 30 minutes.
    • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat for 2 minutes. Add avocado oil and let heat through for 1 minute.
    • Arrange the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-2.5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes until opaque.
    • Add the garlic cloves, stir, and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and set aside.
    • Sprinkle with parsley, serve with fresh lemon wedges and serve plain or with your favorite dipping sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1485mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 189mg

    Monica Stevens Le
    Monica Stevens Le

    Hi! I’m Monica – recipe developer, matcha addict and lover of all things chocolate, kombucha and any & all puns. I am also the blogger, real food lover, & bonafide hustler behind the blog ‘The Movement Menu.’ I’m so excited to welcome you to my happy space, where my appreciation of creative recipes and healthy & mindful eats come together to inspire you to live a healthy, balanced life.

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