Sugar-Free Blackened Shrimp
Transform your weeknight dinner with this bold and flavorful Sugar-Free Blackened Shrimp recipe! Perfectly seasoned with a homemade spice blend of paprika, cayenne, thyme, oregano, and garlic powder, these juicy shrimp are pan-seared to achieve that signature smoky, blackened crust—all in under 20 minutes. Light, healthy, and completely sugar-free, this recipe is ideal for low-carb, keto, and gluten-free diets. Serve these spicy shrimp as a standalone appetizer, over a crisp salad, or alongside your favorite veggies for an unforgettable meal. Garnish with a squeeze of fresh lemon for an added zesty kick!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Thyme, dried
- 1 teaspoon Oregano, dried
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 optional Lemon wedges
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
In a small bowl, mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Place the shrimp in a large bowl and drizzle the olive oil over them. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly with the oil.
Sprinkle the spice mixture over the shrimp, ensuring each piece is well-coated by tossing the shrimp again.
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until hot.
Add the shrimp to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side without stirring until the shrimp are well blackened.
Flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp are fully cooked and opaque.
Serve immediately with optional lemon wedges for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
750 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.7 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 1694 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 111.0 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 371 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1461 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.
