Quick & Easy Blackened Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce
A flavorful and easy dish of blackened shrimp served with a creamy remoulade sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressive appetizers.
Ingredients
For the blackened shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Ensure shrimp are thawed if using frozen
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper Adjust based on spice preference
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking
For the remoulade sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Hot sauce Optional, for heat
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the shrimp, coating them well.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are cooked through and have a nice blackened color.
Remoulade Preparation
- While the shrimp cook, prepare the remoulade sauce. In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, and hot sauce if using. Mix everything until smooth.
Serving
- Remove the shrimp from the heat once they are done and serve immediately with the remoulade sauce on the side.
Notes
Serve with rice, fresh salad, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for about 2 days.