Sassy Seasoned Shrimp

Get ready to elevate your seafood game with Sassy Seasoned Shrimp—a bold and flavorful dish that’s as easy to make as it is to devour! This quick recipe, ready in just 15 minutes, features tender, pan-seared shrimp infused with a robust blend of smoky paprika, zesty lemon, and a hint of cayenne for just the right amount of heat. Tossed in aromatic spices and finished with a garnish of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, this dish strikes the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and spicy. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, a protein-packed topping for salads, or a vibrant weeknight main, this shrimp recipe is a surefire way to bring bold flavors to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 4 pieces lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create the seasoning blend.

Step 3

Place the shrimp in a medium-sized mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 4

Sprinkle the seasoning blend over the shrimp and mix until every piece is well-coated.

Step 5

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Add the shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, until pink and slightly opaque. Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked and no longer translucent.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the cooked shrimp with fresh parsley.

Step 8

Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the shrimp.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(534.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	737.4

Total Fat 30.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 857.3mg	0%
Sodium 1694.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 8.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g	0%
Total Sugars 1.2g
Protein 110.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 376.6mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 1420.2mg	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: 36.3%

Protein: 58.9%

Carbs: 4.8%