Spicy Blackened Shrimp Skillet
These blackened shrimp are coated in Cajun blackened seasoning and cooked with olive oil and butter for a bold, spiced flavor and rich finish. Ready in less than 10 minutes, they make a quick meal served in tacos or over rice.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Blackened Shrimp Skillet, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Place shrimp in a bowl. Season with blackened seasoning.
- 2
Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp until opaque, about 1 minute per side.
- Calories 253.24 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 34.2 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 1.49 g 1%
- Total Fat 12.51 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 4.44 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 288.27 mg High 96%
- Sodium 335.61 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 0.26 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 108.85 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 0.97 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 449.05 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 47.17 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Spicy Blackened Shrimp Skillet is a Cajun and Creole appetizer recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 10 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cajun Seasoning, Caribbean Seasoning, Cooked Shrimp, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 253.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Blackened Shrimp Skillet?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
- What is Spicy Blackened Shrimp Skillet made of?
- The main ingredients are Cajun Seasoning, Caribbean Seasoning, Cooked Shrimp, Olive Oil, Shrimp. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Spicy Blackened Shrimp Skillet?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Blackened Shrimp Skillet?
- About 10 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 253.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Blackened Shrimp Skillet easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Spicy Blackened Shrimp Skillet healthy?
- Spicy Blackened Shrimp Skillet has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 253.24 calories and 34.2 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 335.61 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.44 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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