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Blackened Shrimp

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried basil or oregano

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 40 minutes and up to 24 hours.
  2. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Once the skillet is hot, coat with a light drizzle of oil, and cook shrimp in batches for 2 minutes per side until just cooked through (opaque). Do not overcrowd the pan.
  3. Remove shrimp from skillet, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  4. Serve as garnish on Black & Gold Pasta Salad.
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