Sizzle up a storm with our mouthwatering grilled blackened shrimp recipe. Quick, delicious, and sure to impress your dinner guests.
Course
Main Course
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time4minutes
Marinating30minutes
Servings4
Ingredients
2poundsof jumbo shrimptails on
1/2cupolive oil
2tablespoonspaprika
1tablespoongarlic powder
1tablespoononion powder
1teaspoonthyme
1teaspoonoregano
1/2teaspooncayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh lemon for squeezing
Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Gather Your Seafood Army
Begin by washing the jumbo shrimp thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels.
Let the shrimp join the flavor party by arranging them on a clean plate or tray.
Spice Things Up
In a mixing bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. This blend will be the soul of your blackened shrimp.
Coat and Massage
Drizzle olive oil generously over the shrimp, ensuring they are well-coated. A little extra oil won't hurt – we're aiming for flavor extravagance!
Sprinkle the spice blend over the shrimp, and get those hands dirty. Massage the spice mix into the shrimp, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated. Think of it as a flavor massage for the shrimp royalty.
Marination Magic (Optional)
For an extra flavor punch, let the shrimp marinate in the spice blend for at least 30 minutes. The longer, the better – let those flavors mingle and dance.
Fire Up the Grill!
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If you have a grill thermometer, aim for around 400°F (204°C).
While the grill is heating up, arrange your marinated shrimp on a plate, ready for their fiery adventure.
Grill Master Showtime!
Once the grill is ready, place the shrimp on the grates using tongs. Let them dance with the flames for approximately 2 minutes on each side or until they achieve that perfect blackened bliss.
Keep an eye on them – we want a beautiful char without crossing into the burnt zone.
Taste the Victory
Once your shrimp are charred to perfection, transfer them to a serving plate.
Squeeze fresh lemon over the top, sprinkle chopped parsley for that extra finesse, and witness the culinary masterpiece you've just created.