Best Cajun Blackened Shrimp Recipes

Blackened Shrimp Wrap with BBQ Bacon and Cajun Remoulade image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons salted butter
1 pound shrimp (21-25 count), peeled, deveined and tails removed
1 pound thick-cut bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon sweet relish
1 clove garlic, grated
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 avocados, medium dice
2 Roma tomatoes, medium dice
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
4 large 12-inch flour tortillas, very lightly grilled til' just charred and beginning to bubble

Steps:

For the shrimp: Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Combine the paprika, garlic, onion powder, sugar, salt, coriander, black pepper and cayenne in a bowl. Melt the butter in small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the spice mixture and cook until fragrant, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Let cool, then toss the shrimp with the butter and spices and let sit for 15 minutes.
Lay the bacon across grates of a grill and grill until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Set aside on paper-towel-lined plate.
Grill the shrimp until charred, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Let rest, then chop each shrimp into 3 smaller chunks.
For the remoulade: Mix together the mayonnaise, capers, hot sauce, lemon juice, mustard, parsley, relish and garlic in a bowl and season with salt and black pepper.
Mix together the avocados, tomatoes and orange juice. Season with salt and black pepper. Schmear a tablespoon of remoulade on each tortilla and top with avocado and tomatoes, 2 slices of bacon and some grilled shrimp. Tightly wrap and serve with extra remoulade for dipping.

The Best 10 Minute Cajun Blackened Shrimp image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound shrimp (shelled and deveined)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons paprika
1 clove garlic (crushed (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder))
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil or oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, oil, and spices. Use right away or cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Heat a large heavy-duty non-stick pan to medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Once the pan is hot, coat the pan with a light drizzle of oil (if using a non-stick pan) and cook the shrimp in batches for 2 minutes per side or until charred and cooked through. Do not over-crowd the pan. Serve on tacos, salads, burritos, or rice. Enjoy!

CAJUN BLACKENED SHRIMP image

Number Of Ingredients 9

Bayou Blend (make half or quarter)
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
dash cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

Brush skewered shrimp with olive oil. Sprinkle seasoning generously on each side of shrimp. Gril for 2 minutes on each side Serve with linguine alfredo and grilled red peppers.