Keto Blackened Shrimp
Elevate your seafood game with this bold and flavorful Keto Blackened Shrimp recipe, perfect for those looking to keep it low-carb without sacrificing taste. Juicy, tender shrimp are coated in a vibrant homemade blackening spice blend featuring smoky paprika, zesty garlic and onion powders, and a hint of cayenne for a spicy kick. Sautéed in just minutes, this quick and easy one-pan dish is ideal for busy weeknights yet impressive enough for entertaining. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon for a bright, citrusy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes from prep to plate, it's a keto-friendly delight that's bursting with flavor and perfect as a main dish, appetizer, or addition to salads or cauliflower rice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 for serving Lemon wedges
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the blackening spice blend.
Place the shrimp in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss the shrimp until they are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the blackening spice blend over the shrimp, and toss again until all the shrimp are well-coated with the spices.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the shrimp in a single layer.
Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side, or until they are opaque and cooked through.
Remove the shrimp from the pan and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the shrimp.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
752 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.8 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 1694 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 111.0 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 367 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1476 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
