Blackened shrimp is a quick and easy high protein recipe made with raw jumbo shrimp, cajun seasoning, olive oil, and a cast iron skillet.
Blackened shrimp is great for shrimp pasta, shrimp salad, shrimp and grits, shrimp tacos, or as an appetizer dish!
Start by making the homemade cajun spice by mixing smoked paprika, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
Thaw shrimp if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp.
Pat dry shrimp so the dry cajun spice sticks well. Coat the shrimp with cajun seasoning.
In a large skillet, sear the shrimp with olive oil on medium-high heat for about 2 to 4 minutes per side.
Repeat until all the shrimp is cooked.