1 January, 2021
Blackened Shrimp with Asparagus
Posted in : Fish and Seafood on by : therecipebum
Blackened Shrimp and Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 LB Large Shrimp Peeled and Deveined
- 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Freshly Cracked Pepper
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil Divided
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil or Unsalted Butter
- 1 ½ LBs Asparagus
- ¼ Cup Vegetable Stock
- 1 Tbsp Hot Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- Lemon Slices Garnish
- Red Pepper Flakes Garnish
- Parsley Garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the Shrimp, Chili Powder, Paprika, Onion Powder, Cumin, Garlic Powder, Salt and Pepper. Coat well and set aside.
- In a medium-Sized skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 Tbsp Olive Oil and cook seasoned shrimp on each side for 2-3 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Remove to a shallow plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet (clean up if necessary to remove brown bits) add 1 Tbsp Olive Oil and 1 Tbsp Butter and reduce heat to medium.
- Add Vegetable Stock, Lemon Juice and Hot Sauce and bring to a simmer. Allow the sauce to reduce a little.
- Add the Asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, approximately 4-6 minutes, turning the Asparagus regularly to coat into the sauce.
- Push the Asparagus on the side and add blackened Shrimp back to pan.
- Squeeze a dash of Lemon Juice on top of the Shrimp and Asparagus. Allow reheating 1-2 minutes then removed grilled Shrimp and Asparagus from heat, garnish with Parsley, Lemon Slices and Red Pepper Flakes.