Regal Alaskan's Blackened Shrimp or Halibut

Elevate your dinner table with the bold and flavorful "Regal Alaskan's Blackened Shrimp or Halibut," a versatile seafood recipe bursting with smoky spices and savory richness. This dish pairs succulent shrimp or tender halibut fillets with a perfectly balanced blackening spice blend featuring paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, and herbs like thyme and oregano. Seared to perfection in a sizzling cast-iron skillet with butter and olive oil, the seafood develops a beautifully crisp crust while remaining tender and juicy inside. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Garnish with fresh parsley, serve with tangy lemon wedges, and watch as these zesty flavors transport your taste buds straight to gourmet heaven. Perfect for fans of Cajun-inspired cuisine, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Shrimp (peeled, deveined) or Halibut fillets
• 2 tsp Paprika
• 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Dried thyme
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.75 tsp Black pepper
• 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 4 Lemon wedges (for serving)
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the blackening spice blend.

Step 2

Pat the shrimp or halibut fillets dry with paper towels. Generously coat each piece on all sides with the spice blend, pressing gently to ensure the spices adhere.

Step 3

Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until smoking hot, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the skillet. Swirl the pan to coat the surface evenly with the melted fat.

Step 5

Carefully place the shrimp or halibut fillets into the skillet, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or halibut fillets for 3-4 minutes per side, until a dark crust forms and the seafood is cooked through.

Step 6

Remove the seafood from the skillet and set aside. Add the remaining tablespoon of unsalted butter to the skillet, swirling to melt and deglaze the pan slightly.

Step 7

Drizzle the melted butter over the cooked shrimp or halibut before serving.

Step 8

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(663.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1085.3

Total Fat 66.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 978.8mg	0%
Sodium 3238.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.4g	0%
Total Sugars 6.7g
Protein 112.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 297.3mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 1718.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.6%

Protein: 39.4%

Carbs: 7.9%