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Blackened Shrimp and Crisp Chilled Cucumbers

Spicy blackened shrimp paired with chilled crisp cucumbers flavored with cilantro and lime.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Blackened Shrimp and Crisp Chilled Cucumbers
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 142kcal
Author: Ally's Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 16-20 about 1 1/4 pounds large deveined shrimp, tails on
  • FOR THE SPICE
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried ground thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried ground oregano
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to your heat index
  • 1/4 to 1/2 red chili flakes adjust to your heat index
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • Cooking spray
  • FOR THE CUCUMBERS
  • 1-20 1/2 inch thick slices of English cucumbers
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Combine cucumbers in a bowl with other listed ingredients. Cover and chill until ready to serve. (I made mine that morning)
  • Prepare blackening spices by mixing them in a small bowl.
  • In a large skillet melt butter. Spray shrimp on both sides with cooking spray. Dredge in seasonings. Place in skillet, taking care not to crowd them. Pan sear for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side. Add cooking spray to the skillet if needed.
  • Serve the blackened shrimp with the cucumbers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 861mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g