Mediterranean Diet Blackened Shrimp
Elevate your seafood game with this Mediterranean Diet Blackened Shrimp recipe, a flavor-packed dish perfect for a healthy weeknight meal or a show-stopping appetizer. Succulent shrimp are coated in a bold blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and oregano, then seared to perfection in heart-healthy olive oil. This quick and easy recipe, ready in under 20 minutes, offers a perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and zesty flavors, thanks to a squeeze of fresh lemon and a sprinkle of parsley. Serve alongside steamed vegetables, a vibrant green salad, or your favorite Mediterranean sides for a wholesome, restaurant-quality dining experience at home. Whether you're adhering to a Mediterranean diet or just craving a burst of coastal-inspired flavor, this blackened shrimp recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 Lemon wedges, for serving
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water, then pat them dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and ground black pepper.
Place the shrimp in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss well to ensure they are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the spice mixture over the shrimp, and toss again to coat the shrimp thoroughly with the seasoning.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are opaque and slightly charred.
Remove the shrimp from the skillet and transfer to a serving plate.
Garnish the blackened shrimp with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Enjoy your Mediterranean Diet Blackened Shrimp with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
743 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 1692 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 110.6 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 371 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1426 mg | 30% | |
*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.
