Blackened Shrimp

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 32 raw peeled large shrimp
• 1/4 lb unsalted butter
• mushroom (optional)
• tomato (optional)
• onion (optional)
• bell pepper, sliced (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground basil
• 1 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt (sea salt is best)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika

Recipe

• 1 mix spice ingredients thoroughly in a small bowl (make a double or triple batch and store the remainder for later use!) dredge shrimp through the mixture.
• 2 place a large skillet over a very high heat, and melt the butter.
• 3 place the shrimp in the skillet and turn heat down to medium.
• 4 cook on both sides for approximately 7 minutes (maybe less) each- pay attention to the shrimp as they cook quickly; when the shrimp curl, they are done.
• 5 optional – sprinkle the vegetables with the spice mix and sauté in the butter in the same skillet.
• 6 serve with lots of garlic bread and ice-cold beer or chilled wine.