Blackened Wild Caught Shrimp with Lemon
Course
Main Dish
Cuisine
Shrimp
Servings
Prep Time
4
People
10
Minutes
Cook Time
5
Minutes
Servings
Prep Time
4
People
10
Minutes
Cook Time
5
Minutes
Ingredients
2
Pounds
Wild Caught Shrimp
Peeled
2
Tbsp
vegetable oil
Or any high smoking point oil (sesame or avocado)
1
Tbsp
Butter
2
Tbsp
blackening seasoning
Ex. Old Bay, Zatarans
1
Lemon
Halved
Instructions
Thaw and peel shrimp under cold water
Toss in a bowl with blackening seasoning
Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium high heat until the oil is shimmering and the butter has slightly browned
Pour shrimp in skillet and flip after 1 minute
Finish for one minute on the other side and remove shrimp from heat
Squeeze lemon over the shrimp and serve
Serve with grits for a classic shrimp and grits dish or over pasta with cherry tomatoes